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Re: [Amps]  negative screen current

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Subject: Re: [Amps]  negative screen current
From: Bill Turner <dezrat1242@wildblue.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:34:19 -0800
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On Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:41:28 +0100, Peter wrote:

>The negative screen current is caused by back bombardment of electrons from
>the anode to the screen grid

REPLY:

I don't believe that is correct. Any electrons flowing INTO the screen will
show as positive current, whether from the cathode or anode. Only electrons
emitted FROM the screen will show as negative current. 

73, Bill W6WRT
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