Computer history 1949 1960 early vacuum tube computers overview, history project educational duration. Manufactures, tube markings, and years of manufacture are supplied for a great many tubes of this era. Describe your experience with the saga of the vacuum tube by gerald f. The main purpose was to sell and make wireless equipment. Includes technical data, outlines and typical circuits.
Saga of the vacuum tube by gerald f j tyne abebooks. Tyne research associate smithsonian institution prepared under grants. Tyne 1977, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The vacuum tube known as a valve in the uk is an interesting component that made many important technologies possible and it is still used in many things. Pdf not available find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. A vacuum tube, an electron tube, or valve british usage or, colloquially, a tube north. However, if you cant find similar components at local swapfests. The period saw the proliferation of tube manufacturers and brand. History of vacuum tube thermionic valve electronics notes. The period saw the proliferation of tube manufacturers and brand names on a much larger scale than that of the.
A vacuum tube, also called an electron tube, is a sealedglass or metalceramic enclosure used in electronic circuitry to control the flow of electrons between the metal electrodes sealed inside the tubes. The magnetron is the type of tube used in all microwave ovens. Publication date 1994 topics vacuum tube, broadcasting, vintage, electronics, antique, history. The first computers were vacuum tube based and took up rooms while vacuum tubes are considered outdated by most of the world they are still used in several key areas. In electronics, a vacuum tube, electron tube in north america, tube, or thermionic valve or valve in british english is a device controlling electric current through a vacuum in a sealed container.
In the picture, the tube type is spelled in two different ways. The book focuses mainly on vacuum tubes from the u. Wwi years, also, the saga of the vacuum tube by gerald tyne is a good. This book is the outgrowth of a course in vacuumtube design given for many years at stanford university to senior and graduate students in electrical engineering. It has many circuit diagrams, using these tubes and all the information, about these original vacuum tubes. This 1932 rca below manual provides all the data sheet information, of the first radio receiving tubes ever made, from about 1920 to 1932. Tubes were the first widespread method of controlling electrical signals without moving parts. Vacuum tube valley magazine get the entire 20 magazine set. The most comprehensive history of the thermionic vacuum tube. High quality reprint of the rca transmitting tube manual tt5, it includes tubes up to 4kw plate input.
The terms electron tubes and vacuum tubes are used interchangeably to refer to a tube in which a flow of current takes place in an enclosed space. Tube lore is 812 x 11, 186 pages, softbound, professionally printed. Preface fundamentals of vacuum technology revised and compiled by dr. The history of the vacuum tube or thermionic valve brings many individual discoveries together that enable the invention to be made. During its commercial life, the bulb shape was changed to s12 and later st12.
The saga ofthe vacuum tube traces the development of thermionic vacuum tube up to 1930. Vacuumtube and semiconductor electronics, jacob millman, 1958, 657 pages courtesy of gary smith. Tube 01a or rohre 01a id3654, triode, vacuum, uxbase 4 pins 2 thick, usa 1924, ux and universal shown. Talks about tube and semiconductor devices, and the basics of amplifiers, oscillators, and power supplies. A high quality reprint of the 1973 rca receiving tube manual technical series rc30.
This is the first episode of a multipart film to create a steampunk nixie clock. Shown below are samples from my collection of early vacuum tubes from the big names and several bootleggers. This book would be an execlent resource for those who collect early vacuum tubes from the earliest tubes through 1930. Be the first to ask a question about saga of the vacuum tube lists with this book. Rca transmitting tube manual tt5 antique electronic supply. I hope that it can be of some usefulness to the many collectors who want to know more, when looking at a vacuum tube of some little known manufacturers, maybe with a strange label glued on the bulb. In this episode, the creation of a thermometer that will be installed in the clock enjoy watching all the. Jerry vanicek milkatron, while the label on the base says milkotron. The history and impact of semiconductor electronics. Buy saga of the vacuum tube book online at best prices in india on. Saga of the vacuum tube traces the development of thermionic vacuum tube up to 1930. There are numerous types of electron tubes manufactured.
Another thought on the general topic of tube related reading. Cunningham and his writing partner george haller formed the hallercunningham company. One of the major ways in which cathodes can be categorised is by the way they are heated. The vacuum tube or thermionic valve brought the dawn of the age of electronics. Slightly more in depth is an understanding of a tube s operating parameters and expected values in a given circuit. Vacuum tube valley vtv was a magazine produced by charlie c. Valve types and characteristics eddystone user group.
Tyne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vacuum tube theory, a basics tutorial page 4 vacuum tube electrodes the cathode there is a variety of different types of cathode that are used in vacuum tubes. They differ in the construction of the cathode and the materials used. Iviie saga of the vacuum tube saga of the vacuum tube by gerald f. Fundamentals of amplification this chapter deals with the design and analysis of the basic triode gain stage, which is the main building block of a valve preamp. Rca receiving tube manual, technical series rc30 antique. Moorehead late in 1915, to start a new vacuum tube company, called moorehead laboratories also based in san francisco, ca. Tynes book saga of the vacuum tube originally published by howard w sams inc.
His book, saga of the vacuum tube is highly regarded. Contains hundreds of photos and essential facts to assist in identifying tubes made prior to 1930. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. A vacuum tube is one from which the air has been removed to form a partial vacuum. Vacuum tubes can be tested outside of their circuitry using a vacuum tube tester.
Some of this material is general and applies as much to hifi circuits as to guitar amps, but some of it is very. Free vacuum tube data sheets free vacuum tube substitution. This is an overview of the known italian vacuum tube manufacturers. Tyne and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Most small signal vacuum tube devices have been superseded by semiconductors, but some vacuum tube electronic devices are still in common use. The electron tube industry started with the patenting of the thermionic diode by john ambrose fleming in 1904. Chapter 14 vacuum tube receivers and transmitters the transmitter described in this chapter uses the most ancient vacuum tube technology i could, while still sounding pretty good on the air. Getting the most out of vacuum tubes tomer, robert on. In its original form, the 230 has a tubular t9 bulb. Up to this point, standard tube references have been dedicated to the historical development of vacuum tubes in general tynes saga of the vacuum tube, stokes 70 years of radio tubes and valves or those of a specific manufacturer magers 75 years of we tube. The vacuum technology used by the infant tube industry was copied from the existing in. The simplest vacuum tube, the diode, contains only two elements. Buy saga of the vacuum tube reprint by tyne, gerald f. The triode was very widely used in consumer electronics such as radios, televisions, and audio systems until it was replaced in the 1960s by the transistor, invented in 1947, which brought the vacuum tube era introduced by the triode to a close.
Some tubes such as silvertone were made with an st14 bulb. Full text of saga of the vacuum tube internet archive. A basic understanding of how a vacuum tube operates is pretty easy to come by. Sadly, charlie kittleson passed away on february 10, 2009. There are many books on the development of the vacuum tubevalve i have read. Buy saga of the vacuum tube book online at low prices in. An excellent reference on the history of the vacuum tubes and the growth of the electronics industry is gerald f. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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