Pentode (Noun)
Meaning
A thermionic tube having five electrodes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pentode was a widely used type of vacuum tube in early electronic devices, particularly in radio amplifiers and television sets.
- The pentode's five electrodes consisted of the cathode, control grid, screen grid, suppressor grid, and anode.
- The pentode's unique electrode configuration allowed for a higher gain and lower distortion than earlier types of tubes.
- In the 1930s, the pentode became a standard component in many commercial radio transmitters and receivers.
- The development of the pentode marked an important milestone in the evolution of thermionic tubes and electronics technology.