grid circuit

American  

noun

Electronics.

1. that part of a circuit that contains the cathode and the grid of a vacuum tube.

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Etymology

Origin of grid circuit

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The batteries and slide wire resistance which are connected in the grid circuit are already familiar to you.

From Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son by Mills, John

Likewise the grid circuit reactor is used to keep the voltage of the grid at a constant value.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

If you can, buy one which will work between the plate circuit of one vacuum tube and the grid circuit of another similar tube.

From Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son by Mills, John

When the plate current stops, the condenser in 95the grid circuit is charged, with plate 1 negative and 2 positive.

From Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son by Mills, John

You remember that the current in the 68plate circuit can be controlled by the e. m. f. which is applied to the grid circuit.

From Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son by Mills, John