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[AMPS] grounded grid configuration, grid 1 location

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Subject: [AMPS] grounded grid configuration, grid 1 location
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 20:51:31 -0800
>
>re: g-grid circuit options... #1 grid potential 
>-
>Hello there, 
>-
>I'm working on tetrode and pentode grounded grid circuit 
>design for an amplifier rebuild project. 
>-
>There are grounded grid circuits where the #1 control grid 
>is tied to the cathode, others where it's removed from 
>ground and cathode potential and operated with a dc bias, 
>while the other grids remain grounded.  These circuit layouts 
>are related to the type of tube and the ability of the #1 grid to 
>deal with excessive dissipation at some drive levels.  
>-
>The 4CX250 is one such tube in which text's mention g-grid 
>operation with the #1 grid at ground is not the best choice. 
>Excessive grid dissipation at high drive levels might damage 
>the tube.  Other tube types tend to be better suited to all 
>grids grounded g-grid operation. 
>-
>I'd like to know if anyone can provide reference material - 
>text name sources where I can obtain more detailed 
>information about the placement of the #1 grid.?  Most 
>of my Handbooks just breeze over the details.  
>-
The 4cx250 is not unsuitable for g-g.  

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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