DocumentCode
1233712
Title
Reliability in Miniature and Subminiature Tubes
Author
Weeks, P.T.
Author_Institution
Raytheon Manufacturing Company, Newton, Mass.
Volume
39
Issue
5
fYear
1951
fDate
5/1/1951 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
499
Lastpage
503
Abstract
The meaning of the term "reliability" as applied to electron tubes is discussed, and the thesis is developed that reliability is a function not only of tube design and quality but also of the relationship between tube ratings and the operating conditions and requirements. Specific features of the miniature and subminiature tubes are discussed with respect to factors affecting tube reliability, such as mechanical ruggedness, operating temperature, emission stability, and life. General comments are made on the over-all effect of reduction in tube size on life and reliability.
Keywords
Electric motors; Electron tubes; Equipment failure; Glass; Manufacturing; Military equipment; Senior members; Stability; Temperature; Voltage control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IRE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0096-8390
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JRPROC.1951.233129
Filename
1701533
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