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TUBE DESIGN THEORY

 
 

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1.    "Vacuum Tube Archaeology"

               Author: Earles L. McCaul.
 

70-Percent Plate Dissipation Rule 
 
Amplification Factor or Plate Resistance?
 
Getting More from Tube Data Sheets
 
Output Load Factor
 
Phase Inverter Drive Voltage
 
Plate Conduction Angle
 
Tube RP Values
 
The 6L6 Beam Power Tetrode
 
Two-Resistor Class AB Amp Model
 

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