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I'd like to find a subminiature thyratron triode that can be powered off 12v. I've experimented with 2D29 and TX4b, but they seem to need more power than the form factor I am using allows (limited to 12v). Are there any space-charge submini thyratrons out there?
My application is a white noise generator in a very small form factor with a 12v power source. I was hoping to find a subminiature thyratron to use like a 6D4 wired as a diode with a magnet to create the noise (see: http://www.r-type.org/pdfs/6d4.pdf). However I can't seem to find one that works at that low voltage.
Thanks!
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Thyratrons were not designed for that low voltage. You could try an SCR.
@Chip647 Thanks! Will try a 2D21 at 12v
@Mechans No reason beyond experimentation. Magnetically disturbed thyratrons were the basis for noise in early random number generators, and I was interested in trying to make a very very small tube based white noise source.
I am curious in understanding what characteristic you want the tube to help produce sonically (aside from obvious mellifluous bliss.) I have a rudimentary knowledge of what the curve tracings would translate into sound wise. Could you for the sake of my edification explain what the goal would be employing such a tube. Please help me learn by keeping it fairly simple. I have a basic level of audio tube knowledge.
Thanks
Steve
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