Model 162B Section I
Paragraphs 1-1 to 1-5
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE. are MIL approved types. Bothunits meet the environ-
mental requirements of MIL-E-16400.
1-2. The Hewlett-Packard Model 162B Dual Trace
Vertical Amplifier is a wide-band vertical amplifier
designed to be used with the @ Models 160B and 170A 1-4. INSTRU MEN1 ID ENTl FlCATl ON.
Oscilloscopes. It provides calibrated sensitivity with
30 megacycle bandwidth and provides the capability of 1-5. Hewlett-Packard instruments use an eight-digit,
viewing two traces simultaneously. The two channels two-section serial number. The first three digits
may also be combined in differential operation, with form Cis. serial prefix, which remains the same until
the difference signal displayed. a change is made in theinstrument. If the serial pre-
fix on your instrument does not agree with that shown
1-3. The information in this manual also applies to on the title page of this manual, change sheets will
the Specification H02-162B) which is identical to the describe differences between your instrument and
Model 162B except that all tubes and semiconductors this manual.
Table 1-1. Specifications
MODE OF OPERATION Input Impedance: 1 megohm (nominal) shunted by
28 pf.
1. Chznnel A alone.
2. Cbnnel B alone. Input Capacitor Rating: 600 vdc
3. Channels A and B displayed on alternate
sweeps. Polarity of Presentation: + up or - up, selectable.
4. ChanneLg A and B displayed by electronic
switching at 200 kc rate, with blanking
during switching.
5. Channel A minus Channel B (differentia! DIFFERENTIAL INPUT
input). Both inputs, with their associated attenuators,
may be switched to one channel to give differen-
tial input. The input attenuators may be set
EACH CHANNEL separately to allow mixing signals of different
Sensitivity Range: 0.05 v/cm to 20 v/cm. Nine levels.
calibrated ranges in 1, 2, 5, 10 sequence. Ver-
Common Mode Rejection: At least 40 db at max-
nier extends minimum sensitivity to at least 50 imum sensitivity up to 1 mc, or 30 db when
v/ cm and provides continuous adjustment between using attenuators.
ranges. A sensitivity calibration adjustment for
each channel is provided on the instrument front
panel.
Attenuator Accuracy: *3% GENERAL
Weight: Net 5 lb.
Pass Band:
In 17OA-DC coupled dc to 30 mc. AC coupled: Power: Supplied by Model 160B/170A Oscilloscopes.
2 cps to 30 mc.
In 160-DC coupled: dc to 15 mc. AC coupled: Accessories Available:
2 cps to 15 mc. lOOOlA Probe, 1O:l divider (2 supplied with
160B/170A Oscilloscope).
Rise Time: Less than 12 nsec in 170A, and 23 nsec
in 160B. lOOOlB Probe, 1O:l divider, 10 feet (3.05m)long
cable.
Dynamic Range: Input amplifiers may be over- 10002A Probe, 50:l divider.
loaded by 18 cm signal without causing noticeable
10002B Probe, 50:l divider, 10 feet (3.05m) long
signal distortion. cable.
Vertical Position Control Range: *9 cm. lOllOA Adaptor, binding post to male BNC
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