5ES8 Tubes

1. Filament: The filament of the 5ES8 tube is made up of a tungsten coil and controls the flow of electrons through the tube. This coil is heated to produce a steady stream of electrons that helps with each stage of amplification. 2. Plate: The plate of the 5ES8 tube is used to control the flow of electrons and is made up of a metallic surface where electrons can be attracted and then repelled. 3. Grid: The grid of the 5ES8 tube serves as an external control point for varying the current in the tube. It is made up of a series of connected wires that the user can adjust in order to regulate the flow of electrons through the tube. 4. Cathode: The cathode of the 5ES8 tube is a piece of metal that is heated up in order to produce electrons. It is also the point at which electrons are drawn back into the tube when it is functioning correctly. 5. Anode: The anode of the 5ES8 tube is a metal plate that receives electrons from the filament and stores them until they can be used again. This plate is highly conductive and its potential difference can be utilized in order to transform a weak signal into a stronger one.