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Tube-number record

8578

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8578 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: TR Tube). Recorded specifications: brand Metcom, construction Other / special, and socket Special / none. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandMetcom
ClassTR Tube
BaseSpecial / none

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeMetal/Glass Waveguide
SectionsDual

Filament / Heater

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Grid 1 Voltage-700 V
Cathode Current0.2 mA

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Ignitor Operation————0.2 mA

Application Notes

The 8578 is a dual broad band TR tube designed to effectively decouple the receiver from a common transmitting and receiving antenna during a period of transmission.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 8578.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Dual broad band TR tube
    • Total Leakage Energy 0.3 erg MAX
    • Ignitor Noise Ratio less than 1.1