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GL-931-A vacuum tube outline illustration

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GL-931-A

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GL-931-A is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Multiplier Phototube). Recorded specifications: brand General Electric, construction Multi-section, socket Magnal, maximum plate voltage 1250 V, and maximum plate dissipation 0.5 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandGeneral Electric
ClassMultiplier Phototube
BaseMagnal

Construction

Primary TypeMulti-section
EnvelopeGlass
Sections11 electrodes (9 dynodes, 1 anode, 1 cathode)

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage1250 V
Plate Dissipation0.5 W

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
75V per stage———30000—
100V per stage———200000—

Application Notes

Very useful for relays and in applications involving low-light levels. This tube can multiply feeble currents by weak illuminations as much as 200,000 times.

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    Grid 2 Voltage250 V
    Cathode Current2.5 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Secondary emission multiplication
    • High sensitivity
    • Low noise level
    • Low dark current
    • Freedom from distortion