Summary
Electronic valve (twin triode), Type 5751, manufactured by RCA in original packaging. Used as a spare part for the MUDPAC analogue computer. This valve was used in the first (input) stage of the operational amplifier modules. The 5751 was a special quality valve designed for critical applications such as this.
Physical Description
Tubular glass bulb with exhaust tip on top with standard nine pin miniature base. Cardboard box with red glossy background; black and white printed text.
More Information
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Collection Names
Melbourne University Dual Package Analogue Computer (MUDPAC) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Electrical & Electronic Engineering Department, University of Melbourne (The), 02 Dec 1987
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
On bulb: ' U.S.A. / 5751 / RCA / 7652 ' On box: ' RCA Electron / Tube ', ' RCA / 5751 ', ' RCA: Distributor and / Special Products Division / Deptford, N.J. 08096 / Country of Origin / As Marked on Tube ' Inside box, on flap: ' 32R3-R / (6-75) '
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Width), 25 mm (Depth), 85 mm (Height)
Above dimensions are for the box.
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Part Dimensions
55 mm (Height), 20 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions for valve only.
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Keywords
Electronics, Analogue Computers, Computers, Computer Technology, Electronic Engineering, Thermionic Electron Valves, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, MUDPAC (Computer)
