It is a fabulous radio and i am very excited about putting it into operating condition. Specifications for the uv201 tube antique radio forums. Also check out the reverse time pages for additional information about this family of tubes. We will walk through steps to create interfaces that support end users who need to choose what data to look at, how to interpret what theyre seeing, and what to do about it. The 201a triode dates to 1922 when it was fitted with the then standard uv base. In the early 1930s tube numbers were mostly standardized, the prefixes were dropped and nearly all of the 1920s tubes were now designated with two digits. Learn how to observe users interacting with a prototype or simply performing tasks, build experience maps that depict those interactions, analyze the data, and extract ideas for new. The cx301a or cx 301a is a ux201a, made ba cunningham. Oct 16, 20 this months tube is a very special directly heated triode which is among my few all time favourites.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Since i started this blog, i was looking forward to present this tube, so get prepared for many photos. Rca uv200 and uv201 series tubes the reverse time page. Used in countless early battery radio sets, these tubes were made in the millions and can still be easily found on ebay and with tube merchants, sometimes still packaged. The famous 201a was now an 01a, ux120, was now a 20, the 280 became an 80, 210 a 10. Dec 10, 2014 the book seeks to expand the concept of traditional usability to a broader notion of user experience. The 216a triode was one of the first tubes made by western electric. First of all you cannot use book data and compare it to the readings on your tube tester, its like comparing apples and oranges. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Practical ux design by scott faranello overdrive rakuten. Rca radiotron ig4g electronic vacuum radio audio amplifier tube. This 4tube amplifier, shown in figures 8 and 9, uses one type ux112 tube in the 1st audio stage and a type ux201 a in the 2nd and 3rd audio stages. In electronics, a vacuum tube, electron tube in north america, tube, or thermionic valve or valve in british english is a device controlling electric current through a vacuum in a sealed container.
Chapter 8 of that book is an excellent overview of the documentation process. Sep 08, 2016 learn how hobo ux90 timeofuse data loggers make it fast and easy to monitor equipment runtimes, room occupancy patterns, light usage, state changes, and m. More about this in upcoming articles about a project with this tube. The move from locally based data to cloudbased data enables many deep new advantages in products. The book seeks to expand the concept of traditional usability to a broader notion of user experience. This is the obvious and initial win of cloud based storage. Typography bold this indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. The appropriate plate and bias voltages will depend on the type of output tube used. Headphonemicrophone combo jack mini displayport 2 x usb 3. View online or download panasonic agux180 handbook.
Just after wwi, it was impossible to legally manufacture a useful vacuum tube for sale to the public because the essential technology was tied up by a series of lawsuits over two interlocking patents controlled by competing companies. The 201a was the electrode structure of the 1920 201 but fitted with a thoriated tungsten filament in place of the bright emitter pure tungsten of the 201. It was introduced in 1922 and apparently it was the first tube made by w. If you cant find what you need here, try duncans tube data sheet locator. Ux201a preamp by radu tarta glow in the dark audiotube amps. A vacuum tube replacement comprising a base having a plurality of pins adapted to fit in a vacuum tube socket as a replacement for a vacuum tube, a first high gain, low voltage field effect transistor having source, drain and gate electrodes, a second high voltage, moderate gain field effect transistor having source, drain and gate electrodes, said transistors connected with the. This months tube is a very special directly heated triode which is among my few all time favourites. There had been a myriad of small tube manufacturers who built this or similar tubes.
Herein you will find a collection of vintage engineering texts, vacuum tube datasheets, and other obsolete information, presented free of charge and without annoying advertisements. Antique radio forums view topic substitute for ux 201a tube. Learn how hobo ux90 timeofuse data loggers make it fast and easy to monitor equipment runtimes, room occupancy patterns, light usage, state changes, and m. In this online seminar, well take a handson, stepbystep approach to designing a great user experience around big data, using a sample data set and visualization tools. Vintage radiotron ux201a triode tube vtux201a vintage radiotron uv200 gas triode detector tube with brass base. The ux of data ux magazine ux magazine defining and. Developing web site documentation for design and planning. Sign in or register and then enroll in this course. The 226 is an ac filament valve used for radio applications such as rf and if where the mains hum was not important. Filament voltage and current stayed the same 5v, 0. Italic this indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
A vacuum tube replacement comprising a base having a plurality of pins adapted to fit in a vacuum tube socket as a replacement for a vacuum tube, a first high gain, low voltage field effect transistor having source, drain and gate electrodes, a second high voltage, moderate gain field effect transistor having source, drain and gate electrodes, said transistors. Tubes of this type are represented by the 33, 38 and 47. You must be enrolled in the course to see course content. In most applications the ux112a could simply drop in to a socket meant for the ux201a. The ux201a was introduced to the market in august 1925 when the uv201a was withdrawn from the market tyne page 315. The type 226 is also known as type 26 and in this case as x226.
In radiofrequency amplifier pentodes, the suppressor permits of obtaining a high voltage amplification at. This was achieved by changing the thoriated tungsten filament to an oxide coated one. The 126a tube was apparently made exclusively for the 7a amplifier. The famous 201a was now an 01a, ux120, was now a 20, the 280 became an 80, 210 a 10 and so on. Welcome to my virtual hoard of early radios, vacuum tubes, electric clocks, and unusual technological debris of the past. Tube ux 201a or rohre ux201a id36, triode, vacuum, uxbase 4 pins 2 thick, usa 1924, ux and universal shown. It is now in its second edition, but 4 years old and due for an update hear that dan. See the cunningham data sheet for all technical parameters of this tube. From the 1920ies to the early 1930ies the tube was built in the beautiful globe shape. The cx301a or cx301a is a ux201a, made ba cunningham. Either a type ux171 or ux210 is recommended for the audio output stage. If you dont find the tube you are looking for contact me at. The hygrade name is believed to have been used by sylvania.
In this installment of ux design techniques, chris nodder walks through the process of acquiring user data and transforming that data into actionable project ideas. Chris nodder is a user researcher, ux fiend, interaction design specialist, and author of evil by design. The best coverage i have found on this topic is dan browns book, communicating design. View and download clarion cx201a owners manual online. I have not been able to find a circuit diagram for this particular radio, but i do have the circuit for a 5 tube neutrodyne which is close. The wd11 vacuum tube, a triode, was introduced by the westinghouse electric corporation in 1922 for their aeriola rf model radio and found use in other contemporary regenerative receivers used as a detectoramplifier including the regenoflex and radiola series.
The simplest vacuum tube, the diode, contains only two elements. The author was unable to find published data for the arcturus ac 26, nor was he able to find a sample with an intact filament. Process and guidelines for ensuring a quality user experience. By liberating email data from a single device, it enabled an entirely new usage model. This book is an invaluable resource of knowledge, perspective, and inspiration for those seeking to become better ux designers, increase their confidence, become more mature design leaders, and deliver solutions that provide measurable value to stakeholders, customers, and users regardless of project type, size, and delivery method. The data compiled herein is taken from manufacturers data sheets, previously published tube manuals, tube cartons and in several cases, the arrl radio amateurs handbook.
The later bases were stamped from a thinner brass sheet stock, and used a. It should be noted that this control action of the grid permits the use of the tube as an amplifier. The ux201a was used as detector and amplifier tube in radio sets. The parameters on your 6000 do not match those of the book consequently the results will not match. This is a suitable replacement for any type 10 10y vt25 ux 210 cx310 210t power triode tube type. Solid state design for the radio amateur by doug demaw, june 1994, amer radio relay league edition, paperback in english. Text in other languages may differ 7 tube prices visible for members only taschenbuch zum rohrencodex 194849. The first tubes rca is marketing in 1920 are the detector tube uv200 with argon gas filling and the uv201 amplifier.
The cx301a or cx301 a is a ux201a, made ba cunningham. The collectors vacuum tube handbook, volume 1 electric. Mar 17, 2017 this was achieved by changing the thoriated tungsten filament to an oxide coated one. It is a very old tube, which was introduced in the 1920ies. Its fast, with 1600 dpi resolution switching on the fly, plus it comes with five buttons so you can create your own shortcuts and macros.
A practical guide to ux specifications chris kiess. A small grid voltage change produces a much larger plate current. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. Ux201a preamp by radu tarta glow in the dark audiotube. Sep 06, 2016 chris nodder is a user researcher, ux fiend, interaction design specialist, and author of evil by design. If you had a lab grade tester and set all the parameters as shown in the book you may be close to the specs in the. Ux300 has a subtle design that belies all the great features you need in an input device. Net tube data here youll find manufacturers data sheets and curves for many popular and some not so popular electronic valve types. Icons the icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your notebook pc. The introduction of the uv200 detector and uv201 amplifier tubes by rca late. We will walk through steps to create interfaces that support end users who need to choose what data to look at, how to interpret what theyre seeing, and what to do. The ux201a rca and ux301a cunningham dates to 1925 and is one of the very first of the triodes. Solid state design for the radio amateur june 1994 edition. Chris is a user researcher and interaction design specialist.
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