[AMPS] figuring tank Zbased on loaded Ep?

measures measures@vcnet.com
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:24:04 -0700


>measures wrote:
>
>>€  u gotta look at the peak AC anode volts, loaded.  For a triode, this 
>>usually about 250v less than the supply. 
>
>Why? Why 250V? .......

Good question, Jon

For  8877s, 3cx800A7s, 3-400Zs, 3-500Zs and similar high Mu triodes,  
roughly 250v minimum is what one finds on the spec sheets.  

cheers

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


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