Summary
Group of ten electronic valves (twin triodes), Type 6AS7G, manufactured by RCA in original packaging. Used as spare parts for the MUDPAC analogue computer. These valves would probably have been used as series regulators in a high current power supply.
Physical Description
Ten boxes with electronic valves; five in each original packaging shipper. Shouldered glass bulb on octal base, with 8 pins present. 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 bulbs: ' U.S.A. / 6AS7 / G ' On bases: ' RCA / 7413 ', ' RCA / 7439 ', ' LICENSED ONLY TO EXTENT INDICATED ON CARTON ' On boxes: ' RCA Electron / Tube ', ' RCA / 6AS7G ', ' RCA Electronic Components / Harrison, NJ 07029 / Country of Origin / As Marked on Tube ' Inside boxes, on flap: ' 32R27-R / (4-70) '
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
280 mm (Length), 115 mm (Width), 163 mm (Height)
Above dimensions are for each of two larger packaging boxes, each containing 10 valves in individual boxes.
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Part Dimensions
52 mm (Width), 52 mm (Depth), 160 mm (Height)
Dimensions of boxes for each individual valve.
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Part Dimensions
130 mm (Height), 50 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions for each valve only.
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Keywords
Electronics, Analogue Computers, Computers, Computer Technology, Electronic Engineering, Thermionic Electron Valves, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, MUDPAC (Computer)
