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1949 vacuum tube outline illustration

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1949

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1949 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Vacuum-Gauge Tube). Recorded specifications: brand RCA, year 1947, construction Other / special, base Hard-Glass (Corning Code 772 Nonex), socket Flexible / flying leads, maximum plate voltage -100 V, and maximum plate dissipation 150 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandRCA
ClassVacuum-Gauge Tube
BaseFlexible / flying leads

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeT-16
Base MaterialHard-Glass (Corning Code 772 Nonex)
SectionsTriode-like structure with dual filaments (one spare)

Filament / Heater

MaterialTungsten

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Operation (Low Sensitivity)-22.5 V————
Operation (Medium Sensitivity)-22.5 V————
Operation (High Sensitivity)-22.5 V———

Application Notes

Contains two filaments; values shown are for either filament operated alone. Filament voltage should be kept as low as possible during degassing to increase filament life.

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    Plate Voltage-100 V
    Plate Dissipation150 W
    Grid 1 Voltage200 V

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Two filaments, one of which is a spare
    • Hard-glass bulb (Corning Code 772 Nonex)
    • Ionization type
    • Tungsten filaments
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