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ELECTRON-RAY INDICATOR TUBE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
DEF

A vacuum tube whose electron-beam indicates visually the comparative magnitude of a direct or alternating voltage.

CONT

Used for tuning and balancing circuits, electric eyes are perhaps best known for their formerly frequent employment as devices for facilitating tuning in radio receivers.

Key term(s)
  • electron-ray indicator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
DEF

Tube à vide dont le faisceau électronique indique visuellement l'amplitude relative d'une tension continue ou alternative.

Spanish

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