anode saturation
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anode saturation
(′a′nōd ′sach·ə′rā·shən)
(electronics) The condition in which the anode current of an electron tube cannot be further increased by increasing the anode voltage; the electrons are then being drawn to the anode at the same rate as they are emitted from the cathode. Also known as current saturation; plate saturation; saturation; voltage saturation.
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