Thyratron 2050 question

[daijiiwata]

Hello everyone.



I've been wondering about this for a long time...anyone know?



I know there is a tube called "2050A" which is similar to Thyratron 2050.

The basic specifications seem to be identical, but are they strictly different?

There are places where they are sometimes sold mixed together.



I would like to know the answer because if there is a fact that they are different, I can be convinced that I should buy only "2050".

[jukeboxmarty]

The primary difference is the shape of the envelope.

[daijiiwata]

Hi Marty.

I still think the only difference between these is about those you mentioned...
However, I have plugged the 2050A into the TSU several times now and
The operation has failed on all of them.
With the 2050, everything works fine.
Since this has happened so many times, I'm wondering if there is some information I'm missing.

[jukeboxmarty]

I've never had a new 2050A fail. Seems strange.