Explains the six basic functions of electronic tubes and shows how each type of tube is used in a variety of industrial and military applications. The film also shows the importance of electronics in the aluminium and magnesium industries providing the vast quantities of direct current required for speedy, economical production.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003208
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Electronic industries
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electronics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)