| Burroughs BD-301 / 6703 |
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| Written by Accutron on 2007-03-26 |
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The BD-301 is an early shielded model with a large envelope and magnet, similar to a shielded 6700. It should be noted that at least one BD-301 print style includes a 6700 dual part number. This is odd, because the electrical characteristics of the 6700 and BD-301 are similar, but not identical.
Burroughs BD-301, the largest known beam switching tube.
Top view with plastic cap removed. The cap on the BD-301 and other early shielded models shrinks and loosens with age.
Bottom view, showing the standard 26-pin base and large amounts of silicone fill material.
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