electron-coupled oscillator


electron-coupled oscillator

[i′lek‚trän ‚kəp·əld ′äs·ə‚lād·ər] (electronics) An oscillator employing a multigrid tube in which the cathode and two grids operate as an oscillator; the anode-circuit load is coupled to the oscillator through the electron stream. Abbreviated eco. Also known as Dow oscillator.