2-3Figure 2-1B.-Interelectrode capacitance in a vacuum tube. 100 MEGAHERTZ.Figure 2-1C.-Interelectrode capacitance in a vacuum tube. INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCE IN ATUNED-PLATE TUNED-GRID OSCILLATOR.A good point to remember is that the higher the frequency, or the larger the interelectrodecapacitance, the higher will be the current through this capacitance. The circuit in figure 2-1C, shows theinterelectrode capacitance between the grid and the cathode (Cgk) in parallel with the signal source. Asthe frequency of the input signal increases, the effective grid-to-cathode impedance of the tube decreasesbecause of a decrease in the reactance of the interelectrode capacitance. If the signal frequency is 100megahertz or greater, the reactance of the grid-to-cathode capacitance is so small that much of the signalis short-circuited within the tube. Since the interelectrode capacitances are effectively in parallel with thetuned circuits, as shown in figures 2-1A, B, and C, they will also affect the frequency at which the tunedcircuits resonate.Another frequency-limiting factor is the LEAD INDUCTANCE of the tube elements. Since the leadinductances within a tube are effectively in parallel with the interelectrode capacitance, the net effect is toraise the frequency limit. However, the inductance of the cathode lead is common to both the grid andplate circuits. This provides a path for degenerative feedback which reduces overall circuit efficiency.
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Germanium point contact diodes were first created and used during World War 2 as detectors in microwave RADAR systems, as the vacuum tubes available at that time did not operate at microwave frequencies. Shortly after World War 2 germanium junction diodes were created.
There are two primary types of electrical amplification available for any application. The first type, transistor amplification, is what you are most likely familiar with. This is the common form of amplification used today in most consumer products like radios and car amplifiers. However, before the invention of the transistor, vacuum tubes did the same job. Tubes are electrical switches mounted inside of glass enclosures that are under vacuo. They resemble light bulbs. In radio transmission, however, these vacuum tubes are commonly the size of a household clothes dryer. These tubes amplify the frequency before the voltage is sent up the radio station's transmission tower. At the top of the tower, a broadcast antenna is mounted. These antennae are special shapes and lengths that correspond to both the frequency and direction of the intended transmission.
A wind chime has several objects which produce a "chime" when they strike each other. When a wind chime is left hanging freely, the wind makes the objects move and they strike each other to produce a chiming sound.
It used 5200 vacuum tubes.
As most plastics used in specimen tubes will melt if sterilized with heat the plastic tubes are normally single use