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The History of the Vacuum Tube and Why They're Important
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A vacuum tube, also called an electron tube, is a sealed-glass or metal-ceramic enclosure used in electronic circuitry to control the flow of electrons between the metal electrodes sealed inside the tubes. amplification of a weak current rectification of an alternating current to direct current (AC
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  • A vacuum tube, also called an electron tube, is a sealed-glass or metal-ceramic enclosure used in electronic circuitry to control the flow of electrons between the metal electrodes sealed inside the tubes.
  • amplification of a weak current
  • rectification of an alternating current to direct current (AC to DC)
  • generation of oscillating radio-frequency (RF) power for radio and radar

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