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20TC4
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20TC4 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Hydrogen Discharge Tube (Tacitron)). Recorded specifications: brand Tesla, construction Other / special, socket Noval (B9A), and maximum plate voltage 400 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandTesla
ClassHydrogen Discharge Tube (Tacitron)
BaseNoval (B9A)
Filament6.3 V @ 550 mA
Construction
Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
MaterialOxide
Warm-up Time180s
Heater NotesIndirectly heated, parallel supply
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switching/Relay | 300 V | — | — | — | 30 mA |
Application Notes
Designed for relay technology, pulse shaping circuits, oscillators, switching power circuits, servomechanisms, and generating sawtooth or rectangular voltages. Can replace conventional thyratrons while simplifying circuits and increasing switching frequency.
Datasheets
Datasheet: 20TC4.pdf
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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.
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