Summary
Cold cathode gas discharge valve (voltage regulator) used to provide a stable 105 V in a shunt regulator circuit over a current range of 5 to 40mA with a striking range of 127 V..
The 0C3A was electrically equivalent to the 0C3 but was housed in a small tubular (GT style) bulb.
Manufacturer: Amperex Electronic Corp. USA (Owned by Philips).
Physical Description
Tubular bulb with octal base with 6 pins present.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 01 Aug 1971
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Manufacturer
Amperex Electronic Corporation, United States of America, 1950-1959
Amperex is owned by Philips. -
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Bulb: U.S.A./0C3A Base: Philips
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Overall Dimensions
77 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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