Shunt Capacitor, Type SE-3635 A, 1922
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Artifact Overview
Early radios containing vacuum tubes needed both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) electrical power to operate. Condensers (also known as capacitors) allow alternating electrical currents to pass while blocking direct currents. Condensers can block, pass, filter and tune the various currents of the radio.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Capacitor
Date Made
1922
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.810.48
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Bakelite (TM)
Nickel (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 11.25 in
Inscriptions
top:
Type SE 3635 A
Shunt Condenser
Made for
Navy Department Bureau of Eng.
by National Electric Supply Co.
Contract 56068 Date 6 1 22
Requisition 356 Serial 184N
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