Tetrode (Noun)
Meaning
A thermionic tube having four electrodes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tetrode vacuum tube played a crucial role in the development of early radio systems and amplifiers.
- The addition of a fourth electrode to the tetrode design improved its performance over earlier triode models.
- The invention of the tetrode by Walter Schottky revolutionized the field of electronics in the 1920s.
- The tetrode's unique four-electrode configuration allowed for more efficient control of the electrical current flowing through the tube.
- The use of tetrodes in high-frequency amplifiers led to significant advancements in telecommunications technology during the mid-20th century.