Summary
Diode used as a damper diode in the horizontal output stage of television receivers.
This type of valve was designed to carry a high peak current and to be able to withstand a very high peak cathode to heater voltage (5,500 V for this type).
6.3 V indirectly heated cathode.
Manufacturer: Amalgamated Wireless Valve Co., Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Physical Description
Tubular bulb with top cap with nine pin base - all glass construction. The bulb is cracked so that the getter (normally silver) has oxidised.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr David Turner, 19 Apr 1972
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Manufacturer
Amalgamated Wireless Valve Co Pty Ltd (AWV), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1960
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Inscriptions
Bulb: 6AL3/(AWV logo)/Super Radiotron/Made in Australia
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Overall Dimensions
83 mm (Length), 20 mm (Outside Diameter)
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