Power Rcceptncle.
Power Ilqmfi connection.
Johnson Noise/ Hz Versus Source Resistance.
cain/Phnse vs. Frequency for R-C Type Filter.
Equivalent circuit Far Noise Analysis.
use Of Model 1037 Transformer.
Noise Bandwidth.
Noise CoDtoUr Single-Ended Mode.
Noise Contour Oiiferential Mode.
use as an cmill.oscope Preamplifier.
"se in System 84 Lockin Amplifier.
Model 2000 Rack Mounring.
Model 100, Dual Kack Mounting.
Overall Block r1i.ap,ram.
Non-inverting Stage "A".
Non-inverting stage '93".
Single-ended Mode.
"ifferenfisl Mode.
Nan-inverting stage "I?".
Nan-inverting Stage “F”.
High-Law cut Filter.
DC Offset Adjustment.
t18" Power supply.
camponent Layout, K-293.
component Layout, PC-294 (Mother Board).
Component Layout, PC-295 (Model 1031A Power Supply).
Component l.uyout, PC-261 (Model 1031A Regulator).
Tese Set-q For Frequency Response Check.
Chassis Assembly, Exploded View.
Bottom cover Assembly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
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103A NANOVOLT AMPLIFIER
SECTION 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
l-l.
GENERAL. The Model 103A Nanovolt Amplifier is
an ac amplifier intended for use in high-gain low-
noise applications.
MODEL 103A AMPLIFIER
b. Adjustable frequency Sesponse. A combination of
high cut and low cut filter sections permit selection
of optimum irequency bandwidth.
C. Overload Indication.
An automaeic overload indication circuit detects overloads under various operating conditions.
1-2. FEATURES.
d. High Output Level.
The full scale weput is ten
a. Selectable Input Mode. The input mode can be voles pk-to-pk (d-c coupled) to easily drive a recorder,
set far either single-ended or differential configura-
amplifier, or oscill~oscope without further amolification.
Front Panel Controls and Terminals
Control or Terminal
INPOT Switch (S201B)
A-B Input
-B Input
O"ERLO*o RESET Swiech (S201A)
3 dB FREO HZ Switch Sets overall amplifier frequency response.
HIGH Filter (S3"lA)
LOW Filter (S301B)
GAIN Switch CS302)
GAIN ADJUST Control (X306,
sets inpue “ode as follo”s:
“Ffferential Mode.
Single Ended Mode.
Activates overload reset circuitry.
Sets High Cue
sets LO" Cut
sets overall gain. in 20 dB steps.
Adjusts gain over 2” dS span.
Funceianal oescripekm
Paragraph
2-4, a
2-4, a
2-4, a
2-4, a
2-4, a
2-4, a
INPUT A cJ202~
INPUT B (5201~
HIGH "UT (53011
LOW "UT (53021
“vERL”A” Lamp toslol~
Control or Terminal
POWER INPUT (P301)
DC OUTPUT ADJ.
Control ii1 (R312)
Control 112 (R311)
2
Non-inverting
Inverting Input receptacle.
Input receptacle.
High output receptacle.
LOW output
receptacle.
Indicates overload condition.
Resr Panel Controla and Terminals
TABLE l-2.
Functional OescriptFon
Input receptacle for 518” power.
Adjusts dc oueput offsets.
2-2, a
2-2, a
2-2, b
2-2, b
2-5,
Paragraph
2-2, c
2-5, i
d
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INPUT MODE SELECTION
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A-8 -J ""CRI."*D
INPIJC INPUT
5201
5201
%T
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
GAIN
ADJtJST SWiLCh
R306 s302
GAIN
INPUT
A
INPUT
""EilLOA"
B
FIGURE 2. Front Panel Controls and Terminals.
Lamp
LOW
FRCQ
HIGH
FREQ
5301 J-301
L."W
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IIICI,
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FIGURE 3. Rear Panel - Models 103A and 103ln
3
OPERATION
MODEL 103A AMPLIFIER
SECTION 2.
2-1. THEORY OF "PEKATION.
a. General. The Model 10311 Nanovolt hmplifier is
a high gain voltage amplifier designed for use with
single ended or differential inputs. 'The amplifier is
essentially composed of two high impedance inpue am-
plifiers, a summing amplifier, a combination high-l.ow
c,,t filter section, two stages of X10 gain, and an
output buffer amplifier as she"" in Figure 4.
b. Single-Ended Mode (-B INPUT). In this mode the
input amplifiers are connected together to form a
single-ended inverting amplifier as shown in Figure 5.
The signal at INPUT H will be amplified and inverted.
The signal at INPLTI A is not connected. Amplifiers
"A" and "s" are summed co provide very low noise characteristics.
Differential Mode (A-B INPUT). In this mode the
C.
input amplifiers are conneceed as separate amplifiers
which are summed differentially as shown in Figure 6.
The oueput is a funceion of A-B times the gain of the
amplifier.
OPERATION
2-2. C”NNIICTI”NS.
Input. 'I‘he
a.
designated "INPUT A" and "INPUT il". 'These receptacles
(5201 and 5202) at-2 BNC types which mate with coaxial
cables such as Keithlcy Models 8201 and 8202 coaxial
cables. 'he inner coneact of each receptacle is the
circuit high. The outer shell ia the circuit low
which is floati,"g wit,, respect co the Model l"3h chas-
sis. Only INPUT B should be used for single-ended
input operation. For differential operation both inputs should be used.
modes is given in Section 2-5.
b. output.
cles designated "LOW "UT" and "HIGH "UT". These re-
ceptacles (5301 and 5302) are BNC types which mate
with coaxial cables such as Keithley Models 8201 and
8202
coaxial cables. The inner ConfaCt of "LOW am@'"
receptacle is at ci.rcuit low (the same as the outer
shell of INPUT A and INPUT B). The inner contact of
"HIGIl OUT" is the amplified output. me outer shell
of each ""UT" connectc,r is at chassis ground. There
Model 103A has two input receptacles
A complete discussion of input
the b,odel 103A has two oueput recepce-
INPUT6
INPUTA
“A”
FIGURE 4.
Overall Block Diagram.
FIGURE 6. Diffcrcntial Mode
4
“371
CHASSIS
INPUT E
+1t3v 8 D -18V
@
c
P301
LOW
INPUT A
,,.
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OPERATION
2.
Flicker noise (l/f). 'this noise has a characteristic of constant energy per percent bandwidth.
Random noise such as generated by tubes and trans-
istors shows a low frequency characteristic or l/f
relafionship.
3. oiscrete Frequency Noise. This is noise gen-
erated by various discrete frequency sources such
as power lines, radio frequency generators, etc.
b. Shielding.
1. Electric Fields.
Shielding is usually necessary when the instrument is in the presence of very
large ac fields or when very sensitive measurements
are being made. The shields of the measurement circuit and leads should be connected together to ground
at only one point.
This provides a "tree" configura-
tion, which minimizes ground loops.
2. Magnetic Fields. Magnetic shielding is useful
where very large magnetic fields are present. Shield-
ing, which is available in the form of plates, foil
or cables, can be used to shield the measuring cir-
cuit, the lead wires, or the instrument itself.
c. Grounding. The Model 103A has been designed to
operate with either the Model 1031A Power Supply or
the Model 840 Amplifier. The circuit low is isolated
from chassis ground by a 10 ohm resisror in the power
supply. For best results, no other connection should
be made between circuit low and chassis ground. Since
the yodel 103.4
chassis is connected to earth ground
through the accessory power cable, it is not necessary
to connect the Model 10% chassis to ground.
when the
yodel 103~ is connected to the yodel 840 differential
inouc (as shown in FFrwre 15). the m!xR of the Model
840 minimizes the effects of ground loops.
a. Front Panel.
1. INPUT Switches (52018). These switches are
pushbutton types wit,, two "orma configurations. The
switch posi~i.ons are designated as "A-B" and "-U".
'These two pushbuttons are interlocked so that depressing one will release the Other automatically. H0C.T"~~
it is
possible
to depress both or have
both buttons
released but these conditions are not useable modes
Of operation.
2. O"EKLOA,l RESET Switch (S2Olh). This switch is
a momentary contact pushbutton type. The overload
reset circuit is activared only when the pushbutton
is depressed. When the OVERLOA" lndicaeor light goes
off the reset has been accomplished.
3dn FKEQ Hz (5301).
3.
concenrric type.
filter in ten positions from 10 11% co 300 k"Z.
'l'he inner dial sets the "IlIGil Cut"
This switch is a dual-
me
outer dial sets the "LOW Cut" filter in nine posi-
tions from 0.1 to 10 kllz.
4. GAIN.
Gain is set by use of a dual-concentric
GAIN switch 5302 and GAIN ADJUST control R306. The
GAIN hD.JUST control has a "CAL" position when set
to fully clockwise.
b. Rear Panel.
1. DC OUTPUT AOJ "1" (R312).
These controls adjust
the dc output offset.
6
FIGURE 9. Gain/Phase Vs. Frequency For R-C Type Filter.
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MODEL 103A AMPLIFIER
Gain settings of Model l”3A
TABLE 2-3.
CAIN switch GAIN AD.J”ST
Overall Gain
setting setting (C) Possible
Of the IIICII-LOW cut filter which may not cause an
overload at the ourpuc. since a &refilter oVerload
may occur due t" large amplirude noise signals, the
overload is sensed and the OVERLOAD indicator is
lighted whenever an overload condition is present.
However, prefilter overloads above 100 km may not
be detected.
the output stages due tc’ saturation.
put will saturate when drive" beyond 10 volts &peak-
d. Overloads. Although clle Model 103A aaplifier is
ac coupled to the input, rtle amplifier has been designed
to have a very low frequency response. Therefore the
internal circuits have very long time constants. me
long time COnSrantS affect the operation of the Model
103A under input overloads and power turn-on
Three types of overloads must be considered in this
discussion.
conditions.
ra-peak, the OVERLOAD indicaror will be lighted as
long as t,,i.s canditian cxiscs.
lOad condition, the GAIN setting can be reduced, the
input signal can be attenuated, or fil~Lered through
the use of the HIGH-LOW cut filters. The O"CRI.oAD
K1:SF.T button can be used t0 restablish normal bias
conditions in the amplifier.
Calibrated
(Yes or NO)
wefilter ""erloads. Overloads can occur ahead
2.
3. Steady-state Overloads.
Overloads can occur in
Since the WC-
TO remove ibe "Ye=-
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“opt =
Eq. 6a
MODEL1037
Thus the equivalent noise bandwidth is given in equation 10.
10
OPERATION
0371
APPLICATIONS
MODEL 1038 AMPLIFIER
SECTION 3.
3-1.
GENERAL. AlthouSh the Model 103A can be used as
El general purpose insfrument, a few specific applica-
tions Can more fully illustrate the important features.
3-2.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS.
a. Oscilloscope Preamplifier. men used as a preamplifier for a dull input oscilloscope the Model 103A
CB” be connected as shown in Figure 14.
scope chassis should be conneceed to earth ground directly. The Model 10%. out,,uts can be connect differ-
entially or single-ended if necessary.
ing the Model 103A output to a single input oscilloscope, the NIGH OUT receptacle should be used.
the Model 103A low is isolated by 10 ohms above chassis
ground when powered by the Model 1031A, no other connection is required. If another power supply is used
such as batteries, it is necessary to connect a 10 ohm
resistor between low and chassis.
b. Lock-in.System Preamplifier. When used with a
phase-sensitive detector such as the Keithley Model
840 the Model 103A can be connected as shown in Figure
15. In this application the Model 103A outputs mate
with the differential input of the Model 840 thereby
minimizing ehc effects of ground loop connections.
this application
input “ode.
pr.ovides law and ground as well as +I8 volts, it is
not necessary to connect the Model 103A chassis to
earth Sround.
the Model 840 should be set for “01~~”
Since the Model 840 accessory power outpx,t
me oscillo-
men c”nnect-
Si”CC
For
APPLICATIONS
F10Lnuz 14.
FIGURE 15. “se in System 84 Lockin Amplifier.
Use as an Oscilloscope Preamplifier.
OSCILLOSCOPE
POWER GND
MODEL 10% AMPLIFIER
ACCESSORIES
SECTION 4. ACCESSORIES
The
GENERAL.
4-l.
be used with the Model 103h to provide additional convenience and versatility.
the Model 2000 is a rack mounting kit which converts
any half-rack, Style M instrument irom bench mounting
to rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rsck. The
dimensions are 3-l/2” high x 19” wide. The hardware
included in this kit consists of B blank panel which
can be mounted on either side of a half-rack instrurent.
following
Keithlcy
accessories
Model 2000 Rack Mounting Kit
can L-2. OPNATING INSTKUCTIONS.
Manual is supplied with each accessory giving c~mpluie
A sepvracc 1nser,,ctio,,
operating information.
FIGURE 16. Model 2000 rack pouncing
Models 8201, 8202 Coaxial Cables
Description:
These cables are coaxial types with BNC ConneCtorS an
each end. The wade1 8201 cable is 10 inches long
while the Model 8202 is 20 inches.
Application:
These cablc2s mate with the RNC receptacles On the
Models 103A and 840.
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,,,,.
ACCESSORIES
MODEL 103.4 AMPLIFIER
Description:
The Model 1007 is dual rack mounting kit with overall dimensions 3-l/2” high and 19” wide. The hard-
ware included in this kit consists of two Angle
Brackets, one Mounting clamp, and extra mounting
screws.
Application:
The Model 1007 converts any half-rack, style M instru-
ment from bench mounting to rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack.
Installation:
a. Before assembling the rack kit, determine the
position of each instrument. Since the instruments
can be mounted in either location, their position
should be determi”ed by the user’s measurement. The
following instructions refer to instruments “A”
and “B” positioned as shown in Figure 17.
b. Once the position of each instrumenr has been
determined, the “side dress” panels (Item 11) on
adjacent sides should be removed. Removal is *ccomplished by loosening the socket head screws (Item 24)
in two places.
Slide the “side dress” panels to the
rear of the instrument to remove.
c. The “mouneing clamp” (Item 23) is installed on
instrument “A” using the original hardware (Item 24).
With the socket heed screws removed, insert Lhe “mounting clamp” behind the “corner bracket” (Item 7) and
replace the screwy to hold the mounting clamp in place.
e. When mounting instruments having the same depth,
a screw (Item 25) and kep “UC (Item 26) are required
to secure the Tao instruments together.
f. Attach an “angle bracket” (Item 21) o” each
instrument using hardware (Item 22) in place of the
original hardware (Item 24).
g. The bottom cover feet and tilt bail assemblies
may be removed if necessary.
h. The original hardware, side dress panels, feet
and tilt bail assemblies should be retained for future
conversion back to bench mounting.
FIGURE 17. Model 1007 Dual Rack Mounting.
SECTION 5.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The overload and fil,ter circuits are located 0” the
"Overload Board", PC-293.
COMMON
MODE
OVERLOAD
PREFILTER
OVERLOAD
INPUT4
Fotentiometer R244 adjusts bias current through resis
tars K213 and R214.
OUTPUT
OVERLOAD
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stage “C”.
C.
graced circuit QAZOlA and various gain set resistors
which are connected for either single-ended or differ-
ential mode.
1. Single-Ended Mode.
“A” and “B” are connected as sunming i,,,,,uts to
amplifier “C” as shown in Figure 21.
amplifier “C” is deLermined by resistors K247, R248,
and R249 as foll~ows:
This amplifier is composed of inte-
liar this made mplifiers
The gain of
R248
I
FIGrn 21.
d. Stape ‘9”. This amplifier stage is a unity-gain
buffer amplifier composed of Qh301. Thi., amplifier is
a self-contained voltage follower integrated circuit
package.
Stage “E”. This amplifi~cr stage is composed of
e.
integrated circuit QA302.A connected as a non-inverting
amplifier as shown in Figure 23. Gain is sef by re-
sistors R308 and K313, where:
Single-ended Mode.
I
fL (3 dill = I
2T!RC = c
10
where c = value in UT.
HIGH CUT FILTER
LOW CUT FILTER
r-----l m
c313
T"
+ R311 -
v
a. blather Hoard.
provided by separate transformer windings and bridge
rectifiers as shown on schematic 24.8080.
6-2.
ed for calibrating rhc M”del~ 103A is described in
Table 6-l.
AD.J"STMENT AND CALIlw.ATION FROCED"RE.
6-3.
procedure should be used whenever ie is necessary to
calibrate the Model 103.4 to emure chat it meets
published specifications.
This
CALIBRATION
Initial Turn ON.
a.
1. Place shorting caps on both INPUT A and "
and set INPUT switch (5201) to A-".
2. set both the LOW FRZQ. and IIICH PKI:Q. SWiLCh
(S301) to the 1K position and set the GUN t:o 100
and the ADJUST pot (R306) full CW (CAL).
3. connect the power cable from one of the *ea*
pane1 outputs Of the Model 103111 (ItaIl I) to the
POWER INPUT cOnneCtor (P301) on the rear pane1 of
the Model 1031\ and turn the Model 1031A on.
4. hfter about 5 to 10 seconds, the O"ERLOnU
Lam iDS101) should be liehted and after iibout 1
b. Bias Adjustment.
1. Set the Model 10% INFUT to A-ii and connect
the DC Voltmeter (item B) between TF-201~ and 'TX'-203.
DC Voltmeter must be floating.
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MODEL 103A
3. Adjust the 300kHZ trlmlller capacitor (C311)
far 1.4 volts peak-to-peak at the Mode1 103A OUTPUT (-3dR).
6-4. CUECK-OUT PKOCl?D"RE.
a. Gain Check.
1. ConneCt Potentiometer (Item II) to the Signal
Generator output, connect the Potentiometer output
to the input of the AC Ratio Standard. "sing the
Signal Generator variable-attenuator and the Paten-
tiometer (Item It), set the signal at the AC Ratio
Standard input for loom" t lOOIl" RMS at 100 HZ as
monitored on the AC Voltmeter.
2. Connect the output of the AC Ratio Standard
to the -B INPUT of the 1o3A and set the 1o3A conrro1s as follo"s:
LO cut - 0.1 NZ
Hi Cut - 300/.&
Gain - 100
3.
Connect the OUTPUT of the Mode1 103A f~ the
input of the AC "oltmeter and set the AC Voltmeter
Controls as follows:
Flange Full. Scale - 5 Volts
Null Full Scale - loom"
Function - AC
Dials - 1.0000
4.
see the AC Ratio standard dials as follows:
10-l 10-2 10-3
1 0 0 0 0
The AC "oltmeter should read 1.0000 volts ? 101""
KMS.
10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7
0 0
5. set the AC Ratio standard dials as follows:
lo-1 10-2 lo-3 10-4 lo-5 10-6 10-7
0
1 0 0
and eet the 103A gain to 1k.
6. The AC "oltmerer should rend 1.0000 vole i
lh" KM.
7. Set the AC Ratio Standard dials as follars:
10-l m2 10-3 IO-~ 10-5 10-6 10-7
0
0 1
and set the 103A gain to 10k.
8. The AC Voltmeter should read 1.0000 volt *
lOIn" RMS.
9. Turn the Mode1 103A GAIN ADJUST (~006) full
ax.
The AC Voltmeter shauld now read less than
loom".
b. Frequency Response.
1. Connect the Signal Generator CO the 20 dB pads
and 50 ohm termination as shown in Figure 35 and set
the Signal Generator for 35,"" t 35011" at the 50 ohm
termination as monitored on the AC Voltmeter.
2. Set the Sijyal Generator frrquency to ISkHz,
the 103A GAIN to 100 and connect the test set UD as
shown in Figure 35.
3.
set the hC "oltmeeer conrro1s as follows:
Range Full Scale - 5 volts
Null Full Scale - loom"
Polarity
Dials
AC
- 3.5000
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
TEE
CONNECTOR
r--,
SIGNAL
GENERATOR _
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PAD
FIGURE 32.
20 rJ8
PAD .
Test Set-up for Frequency Respxwe Check.
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TERM.
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MODEL
103A
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SECTION 7. REPLACEABLE PARTS
7-4. HOW TO ORDER IaRTS
a. Replaceable parts may be ordered through the
Mother iioilrd, Part 1
Mother I3oard, Part 2
Filter & Overload
Fuse, Slo-Blo, l/8 A, 3 AC
Power Cord
Receptacle, 4-Fin
Receptacle, 4-Pin
Receptacle, 4-Pin
Mfr.
Mfr.
Code Part NO. Part NO.
83701 PI)-10
01295
IN645
83701 P"-10
01295 IN645
MISCELLANE”“S
Mfr.
Code
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01121
22526
22526
22526
"9922
72619
22526
Mfr.
Part NO.
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EB-104-l”%
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2037"
20052
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2037"
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80164
CC03iiCSN11"
SW-151.
80164
7140"
70903
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"2660
Mm-1IRA
172585
126-1429
126-1429
126-1429
KeiLhley
Fig.
Ref.
W-36
RF-14
RF-36
RF-14
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Keith&y Fig.
Part No. Ref.
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3"
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SO-58
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FL-52 3
SW-151 3
SW-271
m-20 3
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