Abstract:
An electron discharge tube having a corona-free top cap terminal assembly comprising a metallic top cap conductively bonded to the outer surface of the tube envelope.
Abstract:
An electron discharge device is provided having an anode comprising portions each having two or more inwardly extending fins to electrostatically extend the anode toward the interior electrodes. Each fin has a separate and independent direct heat path to an external heat radiator. Heat generated at the fins is thus conducted through angularly displaced thermal paths from the electrodes toward the envelope whereby the heat can be radiated evenly throughout the envelope.
Abstract:
An insulative electrode spacer member is provided for an electron discharge device, which spacer comprises a disc of natural mica provided with a cathode dampening arm as an integral part of the spacer. A hole is formed in the mica spacer adjacent the dampening arm for the insertion of a cathode which is properly engaged by a free end of the dampening arm which is positioned on the top of the cathode. The cathode may be notched at the top and the arm so positioned with respect thereto that the arm only engages the bottom of the notch when the cathode expands due to normal operational heating.