Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread Ed Palmer
I was thinking that I might be reinventing the wheel by designing a buffer amp. You guys have almost built the entire car! Thanks again for the ideas. It'll take me a while to get it built and tested. Ed Bruce Griffiths wrote: John Miles wrote: If it helps I can send you some LTSpice

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread francesco messineo
Hi all, indeed this is very interesting, can this buffer amplifier be used as a building block for a distribution amplifier for the 10 MHz signal of a thunderbolt? I remember having seen on the list a similar version but with european transistors (like the ubiquitous bc548/bc558?) that are very

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Francesco Yes, just keep the gain of each stage low and cascade 2 or3 if you need higher reverse isolation. Since the input impedance is around 1k (predominantly capacitive) at 10MHz you can drive several in parallel from a 50 ohm source. If needed you can add a bridged T-coil network at the

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread francesco messineo
Hello Bruce, On 12/9/09, Bruce Griffiths bruce.griffi...@xtra.co.nz wrote: Francesco Yes, just keep the gain of each stage low and cascade 2 or3 if you need higher reverse isolation. Since the input impedance is around 1k (predominantly capacitive) at 10MHz you can drive several in

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread Gerhard Hoffmann
On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:15 +1300, you wrote: Another point is the LTSpice LED model isn't particularly accurate for simulating the effects of temperature variations. Does anyone knows of more accurate LTSpice compatible LED models? The LED model voltage drop increases with temperature even

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Francesco francesco messineo wrote: Hello Bruce, On 12/9/09, Bruce Griffithsbruce.griffi...@xtra.co.nz wrote: Francesco Yes, just keep the gain of each stage low and cascade 2 or3 if you need higher reverse isolation. Since the input impedance is around 1k (predominantly capacitive)

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-09 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Gerhard Hoffmann wrote: On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:15 +1300, you wrote: Another point is the LTSpice LED model isn't particularly accurate for simulating the effects of temperature variations. Does anyone knows of more accurate LTSpice compatible LED models? The LED model voltage drop

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-08 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Ed The attached circuit is for a JFET input transformer feedback amplifier with a relatively high input impedance at 10MHz along with relatively low noise and distortion. A Minicircuits T9-1 should suffice for the transformer. The major limitation when using these transformeres is that dc

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-08 Thread John Miles
If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as predicted by the simulations at 10MHz. John Miles has done some preliminary phase noise measurements on his version. The transformers are wound on

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-08 Thread Bruce Griffiths
John Miles wrote: If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as predicted by the simulations at 10MHz. John Miles has done some preliminary phase noise measurements on his version. The transformers are wound

[time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I was thinking of adding a buffer amp and bringing out the 10 MHz signal. It shouldn't be too hard, but before I reinvent the

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread paul swed
I have not but agree its not very hard to do. Just depends on the quality of the buffer amp you want to use and the addition of a connector or two. On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Ed Palmer ed_pal...@sasktel.net wrote: I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread john . foege
@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I was thinking of adding a buffer amp and bringing out the 10 MHz signal

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread J. L. Trantham, M. D.
07, 2009 11:04 AM To: Time Nuts Mailing List Subject: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I was thinking of adding a buffer amp

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I was thinking of adding a buffer amp and bringing out the 10 MHz signal

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Ed Palmer wrote: I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I was thinking of adding a buffer amp and bringing out the 10 MHz signal. It shouldn't be too hard, but before I

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
...@sasktel.net Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:03:51 To: Time Nuts Mailing Listtime-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems a shame to have that nice 10 MHz source without having access to it. I

[time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Corby Dawson
Ed, The easiest way is to couple out the 10Mhz from the two pins on the connector holding the 10811 into a Fet input buffer amplifier that can drive 50 ohms. There are lots of FET buffer schematics floating around. Try the radio amateurs handbook or google it. Good Luck! Corby Dawson

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Corby Dawson wrote: Ed, The easiest way is to couple out the 10Mhz from the two pins on the connector holding the 10811 into a Fet input buffer amplifier that can drive 50 ohms. There are lots of FET buffer schematics floating around. Try the radio amateurs handbook or google it. Good Luck!

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread v. Bonhorst
: Montag, 7. Dezember 2009 23:17 An: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Betreff: Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification Corby Dawson wrote: Ed, The easiest way is to couple out the 10Mhz from the two pins on the connector holding the 10811 into a Fet input buffer amplifier

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
ohms. Very simple and might be just the thing you're looking for. John KB1FSX Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Ed Palmer ed_pal...@sasktel.net Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:03:51 To: Time Nuts Mailing Listtime-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification I

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Ed Palmer wrote: Yes, I have the same configuration. The part number for the divider board is 05061-6165. The 10811 + daughter boards are used in the 105B, 5061B Cesium, and the 5065A Rubidium. The circuit loading problem is exactly the kind of issue I was expecting. Thanks for the

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
Thanks Bruce. This is the kind of info I was looking for. I'll have to study your schematics. The purpose of much of it isn't immediately obvious. :-) Ed Bruce Griffiths wrote: Ed Palmer wrote: I have a late-model 105B Oscillator that's equipped with a 10811-60109 oscillator. It seems

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
Perhaps, but given what it's replacing and what it's driving, is the difference significant? Ed Bruce Griffiths wrote: Ed Palmer wrote: Yes, I have the same configuration. The part number for the divider board is 05061-6165. The 10811 + daughter boards are used in the 105B, 5061B Cesium,

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Ed If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as predicted by the simulations at 10MHz. John Miles has done some preliminary phase noise measurements on his version. The transformers are wound on binocular

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
If you send me the schematic for the circuit in which its used I can answer that question better. Bruce Ed Palmer wrote: Perhaps, but given what it's replacing and what it's driving, is the difference significant? Ed Bruce Griffiths wrote: Ed Palmer wrote: Yes, I have the same

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread John Miles
Ed If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as predicted by the simulations at 10MHz. John Miles has done some preliminary phase noise measurements on his version. The transformers are wound on binocular

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
That would help. Perhaps they should be added to the web page. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who would be interested. Ed Bruce Griffiths wrote: Ed If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
The schematic is available here: http://www.murgatroid.com/t_and_m/hp-00105-6100-figs.pdf . It's also available with circuit description waveforms here: http://www.kennethkuhn.com/hpmuseum/scans/hp5065a_part3.pdf on pages 93-101 (pdf pages - not document pages). However, this copy doesn't

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
I was wondering about that transformer. Thanks for the cross-reference. Ed John Miles wrote: Ed If it helps I can send you some LTSpice schematics so that you can simulate the circuit for yourself. The breadboards behave as predicted by the simulations at 10MHz. John Miles has done some

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
I'll extend the webpage (in the next few days) to include more variations of the circuit as well as the associated LTSpice schematic files. However at some stage a breadboard is necessary to validate the simulations, in particular the effect of transformer parasitics. I have done some

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Since the T13-1 has a centre tapped secondary there are 2 useful amplifier configurations that can be used. One has a nominal gain of about 5dB whereas the other has a gain of around -1dB (can still be useful since the amplifier input impedance at 10Mhz is about 1k when the 51 ohm input shunt

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Ed Given that the divider load current, if one substitutes a 5V CMOS flipflop for the 7474, only increases to about 5mA pp, using a 74HC74 is probably prudent given the PCB layout used, in that it may avoid EMI issues that may be a problem with faster logic. However it may then be prudent to

Re: [time-nuts] HP 105B Modification

2009-12-07 Thread Ed Palmer
Bruce Griffiths wrote: Ed Given that the divider load current, if one substitutes a 5V CMOS flipflop for the 7474, only increases to about 5mA pp, using a 74HC74 is probably prudent given the PCB layout used, in that it may avoid EMI issues that may be a problem with faster logic. However it