Unsurpassed quality for reliable performance in critical commercial and industrial applications SYLVANIA GOLD BRAND ELECTRONIC TUBESGB GOLD BRAND TUBE TYPES Pa aaa bumeoce Bete suerad Prey an Sued 08 peypeted Rememet Vit ieneee Ca epocent eco iti peaaee Sesame cBOAQWA On Note a 685751 12ax7 Note 1; Heater Geonewa OB Note 1 Cee GesvanGrA —SYSGT Note 1 GSeEQrA SEQ7A Note t Y Geecys cvs Nate 1 350/175 Ma GB-6DI8 608 Note 1 GB-58140 ‘12AU7 Note 1; Heater 6B.1252/6U8A GUGA Netw 1 Current 2207 = GB6uaNA gue Note 1 500/180 Me; Geesi7wct sizer Note 1 eeseiaa Gessner 6SN7eT Note 1 $50,175 Mo Geexewa xa Nate 1 ceses1 —susc,c8 Note 1; Bub— GeexcneT — orscT Noted Suscesr-16; Ge.7aK7 . Note 1 buses, GBA07A 07 Note 2 Gesos1=T12 Ge40ca 408A Note 1 85932 —«6L6G,GA.GB, Note 1: Bulb Gasca GAKS Note 1 ce btec-st6 8.1219) - Note 1; Suggested esas 5670 roplacement for BBs ee 2681 and GB'5670 costa ements eBsess 807 Note 1; Bulb— heater voltage is S07 SAS critical. reese 8.1220) uv Note 1; 681220) 8-605 GAGS Note 1 ial tote 13081220), @B.E080——=«GAS7G,GA_ Note 4: Bulb— bas7a=sr- 16; isolator to prevent parasitic oscillation GB-6080, 6AS7GA= Inertial appli ent eBe101 616 8.5670 2081 Note 1; Heater— 66-6135 oa 2051— GB.5670-350 Ma 0.5607 5687 Note 1 G8-6135=175 Ma B5725 6AS6 Note 1 a66136 enue Note 1 GB5726 GALS Note 1 GB-6186 GAGS Note 1 68727 2021 Nec ce-6189 12407 Note 1 cBs749 eas Note 1 68.6201 12477 Note 1 GB-5750 6BE6 Note 1 GB-7327 a Note 1 GB.7550 ss Note 1 EGTE EGE ype Metectires ond tested fo meet Svan rlableReliability in diversified industrial usage These applications demand the long life and stable performance that only Sylvania 66 Gold Brand Tubes offer. The 8 prefix denotes an out: standing product design—engineered to the specialized requirements of critical commercial and industrial service. GB BUILT-N RELIABILITY Qualities of GB Gold Brand Tubes are 10,000- hour life, exceptional stability, maximum uniformity, and extreme phy: sical ruggedness These qualities are designed and built-into ca Gold Brand Tubes—they cannot be tested in—through 1. | The use of specialized processes, materials, and methods emanating from continuous research programs in metallurgy, chemis- try, and basic tube technology. Built-in features and their contributions to elimination of common failure mechanisms are described on Pages 4and 5. 2.|Uncompromising quality standards which are rigidly main- tained at each development stage. The extent of this control program is best indicated by the fact that one out of every three plant employees is engaged in quality control 3. | Automated production of tube parts and subassemblies for maximum uniformity. Close cooperation between Sylvania and the customer in ana- lyzing equipment field problems has also played an important role in successful attainment of mutual objectives. 6B RELIABILITY ASSURANCE Ga Gold Brand Specifications are objective reliability standards and are the user's assurance of built-in reliability, 8 Gold Brand Specifications embody many of the proven principles contained in military specifications, but are tailored to meet applica- tions in commercial and industrial areas, Each Gold Brand Tube is con: trolled and tested according to the specifications for that particular type. Typical tests and controls are: Multiple Life Tests at high tem: perature and room temperature conditions; 500 g Impact Shock Tests; Extended 2.5-g Fatigue and 10-g Vibration Tests; Thermal Shock Tests (Glass Strain); Low Pressure Breakdown (High Altitude); Basic Tube Parameters—controlled to 0.65% AQL; Noise and Vibration to 2.5% AQL; and Continuity & Shorts to 0.4% AQL. These and other GB Gold Brand Tests and Controls are sum: marized on Pages 8 and 9 of this booklet. Your Sylvania Representative will be pleased to discuss specific field problems and provide you with complete technical data for Syl- vania Ge Gold Brand Commercial & Industrial Tubes.Reliability through structural and pr High reliability heaters Catastrophic failures of the heater-cathode complex, due to embrittlement or breakage of the heater, are vir- tually eliminated by the use of Rhenium-Tungsten wire. Tests have proven Rhenium-Tungsten's supe- rior qualities of ductility and high recrystallization tem perature, after thousands of hours of life testing. Also the higher internal resistance of Rhenium wire versus ordinary wire allows the use of a larger diameter heater, adding substantially to the mechanical strength. ‘A PROPERLY APPLIED AND PROCESSED ‘Dark Over- coat” further enhances reliability through more effi cient heat radiation to the cathode. This allows optimum cathode temperature to be maintained with a lower heater temperature resulting in increased stability and longer heater life. The merits of both techniques are recognized and are applied to best advantage based on individual needs. High durabity ‘Rhenium-Tungsten wire Heavy onde insulating coating (uords against featereathode leakage) J Dark overcoat—more ‘efficient heat transter to ‘cathode tower heater Individual costing of bends ater forming eimioates ot Spots and shorts—causes ‘of hoster failure. Life hoost cathode Sylvania has long been recognized as a leader in the field of cathode technology. Several recent accomplish- ments have greatly increased cathode reliability and stability Life boost cathode sleeves, which are formed from base metal produced by cold-rolling a blend of powdered metals, have a distinct advantage in controll- ing sublimation and insulation resistance. The precise control of the mixing, that is achieved in the powdered state and subsequent cold processing, assures more uniform characteristics and excludes unwanted impuri- ties to a degree never before achieved, | Inherent surface characteristics of the pow: dered metal permits exceptional adherence of the coat- ing material, practically eliminating interface resistance and loose or flaking coatings. Duplex cathode coatings have been developed which exhibit very stable life characteristics. These coat- ings are actually a mixture of different emissive mate: rials, which are progressively activated throughout life. This built-in booster effect maintains the emissive level thereby reducing Gm slump during life by a marked percentage. ite boost pondered ntaminents that ean cause interface build-up, ‘Gm slump and Interolement leakage, ‘improves lotto uniformity, assures manent emisive fi ‘coating bond.” Duplex emissive coating constant emission cheracteristis through progressive activation for more constant Gm throughout lite.ocessing advances Bonded gold grids Gold plated grids are not new to the area of reliable industrial tubes. Gold applied to the grid lateral wires has long been an effective measure in preventing both primary and secondary emission from the grid. Methods of plating used in the past sometimes led to undesirable conditions of flaking and peeling of the gold. This resulted in the loss of protection against grid emission and the danger of interelement shorts and contamination of neighboring elements, especially the cathode. Sylvania's Gold Brand research has developed a new plating process whereby the problems of the older methods are eliminated. A strong molecular bond is now achieved between the gold and the lateral wire, forming essentially one solid material rather than de- pending on adhesive action. Sylvania’s gold grids re- main gold grids throughout tube life. ste ‘emission problems. ‘Severe case of plating peel as tube ages, Pe ‘New process molecular Dond-no evidence of| peeling whatsoever. High dissipation safety factor plates Many different specialized techniques are used to achieve plate dissipation capabilities that amply fulfill application requirements. The most recent development is a laminated design comprised of as many as five dif- ferent metals. The new design conducts heat much more uni: formly and radiates it much more efficiently. A higher dissipation safety factor is thereby obtained for critical applications and “hot spots"” and resultant “‘gasing,”” which lead to premature replacement, are eliminated Sylvania GB Gold Brand tubes are carefully design-engineered to application requirements and appropriate special materials and con Structional features are utilized to assure builtan relabilty. All spa lal features noted are not necessarily included in any one GB tube fype, but are employed based on thorough analysis of individual Fequirements ‘New laminated plate Construction=Uniform heat conduction and dissipation Eliminates hot-spots, often the cause of gazing: (One of Several Ditferent Combinations Used)Gold Brand plus features STRATEGICALLY LOCATED ISOLATION MICAS improve initial insulation resistance between elements and leads by containing getter flash. DOUBLE TOP AND BOTTOM MicAS with more contact points support elements more securely by increasing bearing surface and providing tighter fit in bulb. These two features greatly improve shock and vibration characteristics thereby minimizing micro phonic tendencies under extreme conditions. CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE WELDING—by executing all welds in a reducing atmosphere, cleaner, more uni form and rugged welds are obtained. Weld splash is greatly reduced, minimizing loose and dangling metallic particles. GOLD PLATED PINS on all miniature types resist corrosion and assure low resistance contact. NEW PRECISION CONTROLLED ANNEALING TECHNIQUES result in the best glass quality ever offered the industry. ‘QUALITY RIGHT DOWN To THE ETCH—special gold: ink etch for lasting identity. (01d Style Weld, rt sible formation of leakage paths due fo getter fash. Double Top and Bottom Micas— ‘Added mechani. ‘cal support for ‘elements and ‘mount in bulb Pormanent Gold etch. Strain Free ‘Glass Thorough annealing pre: cludes cracking "and chipping. fer permanent ih Controlled Aimasphere Gold Plated Structurally and Pins electrically Sound welds. The Gold Brand line provides a design capabi 10,000 hours average life supported by millions of test hours of operation under the most demanding conditions. Electrical stability Maximum uniformity Extended life-span Physical ruggedness Long-range economy Examine and compare the special materials, con- structions and processes used by Sylvania to build the elements of reliability into every Gold Brand leeAssured reliability in actual application These typical tests are from GB Gold Brand Acceptance Specifications—which are your assurance of built-in reliability and optimum performance in critical commercial and industrial applications. mie. AQ Limits Ret. Test (9) [Min [TAL] Borey [UAL | Wax. [Units MEASUREMENTS ACCEPTANCE TESTS £1301 Heater Current: These tests are t mA £1336 Heater-Cathode Leakage: imposed on the initial characteristics of Ade £1266 Grid Current: Gold Brand tubes. Most basic tube «Adc £1256 Plate Current (1): Parameters are controlled to .65% AQL Adc £1256 Plate Current (2): while detrimental items such as Noise Cutott and Vibration are controlied to either Adc £1306 Transconductance (1): 2.5% or 6.5% AQL. All Gold Brand types smmhos £1201 Continuity and Shorts are controlled for reduced Ef character. 0-20 Mechanical: istics and vibration at a 10 G level on a E1211 Insulation of Electrodes: lot by lot basis. Meg £1306 Transconductance (2): Sm. % Ef=Reduced ef Continuity and shorts are controlled to £1256 Plate Current (1) Difference Between an 0.4% AQL. Sections made £1256 Plate Current (3): Cutoff Ade £1266 Grid Emission: Ade - Pulse Cathode Current: mAde E1241 RF Noise: £2201 Noise and Micro: ns AC Emission: made E1316 ‘Amplification Factor: £1306 ‘Transconductance (3): ‘Special Controls, Zero Bias, etc. omhos £1331 Capacitance: All Applicable Measurements pf E1002 Low Pressure Voltage Breakdown: Pressure=21==mm Hg; Voltage=500 Vac £1031 Vibration (1): 10 6's mac DEGRADATION RATE ACCEPTANCE TESTS: E1041 ‘Shock: High Impact Machine ‘These destructive tests are perform 7 (5006, 1 msec) fon either a lot or periodic basis. The E1031 Fatigue: shock test normally at a 500 G level is, G=2.5; F=25 cps min, Performed on a high impact shock ma 60 cps max; chine designed especially for testing of Fixed Frequency ‘electron tubes. After the Shock and Hours - Post Shock and Fatigue Test End Points: Fatigue tests the tube samples are in- Heater-Cathode Leakage ‘spected for vibration, transconductance, Adc Vibration (2) hheater-cathode leakage and grid current mVac Transconductance (1) to tight control limits permitting only a »mhos. Grid Current small change in characteristics from Ade a Glass Strain the initial values. ‘Thermal Shock Test‘Alowable Detectives ‘per Characteristic | Limits mien QL | st | Combined Ret. Test 0 | sample | ‘Samples | min. max. | Units ACCEPTANCE LIFE TESTS: £1506 Heater Cycling Life Test: The heater cycle test is conducted on (15,000 Cycles Min.) ‘each lot to assure the quality of the 1 min. on, 1 min, off hheaters in the Gold Brand tube, This 474 ‘Stability Lite T test is normally performed with heater 473 Stability Life Test End Point: voltage at 40% above rated while the ‘Change in Transconductance (1) tubes are subjected to a minimum of of Individual Tubes Sm 15,000 cycles, % t £1501 Intermittent Life Test: Stability life tests are included as a con- Stability Life Test Conditions; trol on each lot to assure early stability Bulb Temp.» Max. Rated of characteristics. The sample is meas- Hours 473 Intermittent Lite Test End Points: ured initially and at 2 and 20 hours. (500 Hours) Inoperatives: The intermittent life test is conducted Grid Current fon a cycled basis for 1000 hours at the Adc Heater Current ‘maximum rated bulb temperature. This mA Change in Transconductance (1) of test is designed to measure tube capa- Individual Tubes. 38m bility and provides the assurance for % t product control and uniformity. The Transconductance (2) 38m ‘many end points are specified to serve % Ef asa stringent product control with these Heater-Cathode Leakage fend points being a great deal tighter «Adc Insulation of Electrodes than would be encountered in any nor- Meg. Transconductance (1) Average ‘mal tube usage requirements. Change Avg. aSm * t Interface Impedance ‘ohms Total Defectives 473 Intermittent Life Test End Points: (1000 Hours) Inoperatives. Grid Current Ade Heater Current mA ‘Change in Transconductance (1) of Individual Tubes Sm t Transconductance (2) 3Sm ef Heater.Cathode Leakage wade Insulation of Electrodes Meg Interface Impedance Ohms Total Detectives-SYLVANIA ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS GROUP SALES OFFICES 2118 Sylvan Road, SW. ‘Atlanta, Georgia 30310 4908/765:363 31 Aloghony Avenue Towson, Marland 21204 301/823-2560 Boston Wakefield Ofice Bld, Lokeside Park Door 2, Wakstild, Mass. 01880 617/933:3500 | 2001 1. Cornet! 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