Description
Specifications Table
| Product Name | Diode Valve (6H6) on Board | AE 175 | ASICO |
|---|---|
| Quantity/Pack Size | 1 Piece |
| Form | On Board |
| Grade | Electronic Grade |
| Application | Electronic circuits, research, educational labs |
Product Description
The Diode Valve (6H6) on Board | AE 175 | ASICO is an educational electronics training module designed to help students understand the construction, characteristics, and working principles of a thermionic diode valve. The 6H6 diode valve is securely mounted on a demonstration board with clearly marked terminals and a circuit diagram, making it ideal for practical learning in electronics laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnic institutes, and physics laboratories.
The AE 175 enables students to perform diode valve experiments, study rectification principles, observe current-voltage (V-I) characteristics, and understand vacuum tube technology. Its board-mounted design simplifies connections, improves safety during experiments, and provides an effective hands-on learning experience for electronic device fundamentals. Similar educational diode valve boards are commonly supplied for electronics teaching laboratories.
Key Features
- Original 6H6 diode valve mounted on a durable educational board.
- Clearly labelled terminals with printed circuit diagram.
- Ideal for demonstrating vacuum tube diode characteristics.
- Suitable for rectification and electronic device experiments.
- Simple connection terminals for laboratory use.
- Strong and durable construction for repeated classroom demonstrations.
- Designed for engineering, physics, and electronics laboratories.
Why Choose the ASICO AE 175?
The AE 175 provides students with practical exposure to thermionic diode technology, an important foundation in the study of electronics and vacuum tube devices. Unlike theoretical learning alone, the board-mounted design allows learners to safely perform experiments and observe the electrical behaviour of the 6H6 diode valve. It is an excellent teaching aid for understanding rectification, electron flow, and diode characteristics.
Applications
- Electronics Engineering Laboratories
- Physics Laboratories
- Polytechnic Institutes
- Engineering Colleges and Universities
- Vocational Training Centres
- Vacuum Tube Demonstration Experiments
- Electronic Device Characteristics Study
How It Works
- Connect the diode valve board to the recommended laboratory power supply.
- Connect the measuring instruments according to the experimental setup.
- Apply the required heater and anode voltages.
- Observe the conduction characteristics of the 6H6 diode valve.
- Record voltage and current readings to study the valve’s V-I characteristics.
Maintenance Tips
- Handle the glass valve carefully to avoid damage.
- Operate only with the recommended laboratory power supply.
- Keep the board free from dust and moisture.
- Do not apply excessive voltage beyond the specified ratings.
- Store the unit in a dry laboratory environment after use.
The ASICO AE 175 Diode Valve (6H6) on Board is a dependable educational instrument that helps students gain practical knowledge of vacuum tube electronics, diode operation, and rectification principles. Its board-mounted design ensures safe, convenient, and effective laboratory demonstrations for electronics education.
FAQs
1. What is the AE 175 Diode Valve (6H6) on Board used for?
It is used to demonstrate the operation and characteristics of a 6H6 thermionic diode valve in electronics and physics laboratory experiments.
2. Which educational institutions commonly use this product?
The AE 175 is suitable for engineering colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes, vocational training centres, and physics laboratories.
3. What experiments can be performed using this board?
Students can perform diode valve characteristic experiments, study rectification, observe electron flow, and understand the operation of vacuum tube diodes.
4. Is the 6H6 valve permanently mounted on the board?
Yes. The valve is securely mounted on the educational board with clearly labelled terminals, making laboratory connections easier and safer.
5. Why is the 6H6 diode valve still used in education?
Although semiconductor diodes are widely used today, the 6H6 remains an excellent teaching device for explaining the fundamentals of thermionic emission, vacuum tube operation, and the historical development of electronic devices.
