Knight Audio Generator

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Preliminary Information
Leak Risk Low
Batteries None
Destructive Entry No

The Knight Audio Generator is a waveform generator based on tubes and an air variable capacitor. Its electrolytic capacitors are likely to have dried out over time.

Known Issues

Symptom or Problem Encountered

Causes

Solutions

Disassembly Notes

Remove all screws from the front and rear of the device. While pulling the spring-loaded handle, slide the cover away from the front panel to reveal the inner assembly.

Original Parts

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
RefDes Qty Capacitance Voltage Mount Diameter/Size Height Lead Spacing Temp Type Brand Series
C5 1 .02 µF 400 V Paper
C6 1 20 µF 350 V Axial Condensor, Dry Electrolytic
C7, C8 2 20 µF 150 V Axial Electrolytic
C10, C13 2 0.25 µF 400 V Axial Paper
C12 A, C9 A 2 50 µF 450 V Electrolytic, in same housing as B
C12 B, C9 B 2 80 µF 475 V Electrolytic, see A
C14 1 100 µF 150 V Axial Electrolytic

Replacement Parts

Capacitors
RefDes Qty Compatible Part Number Order Links
C14 1 107TTA160M Digikey Mouser
C6 1 226TTA350M / MAL204216229E3 Digikey Mouser
C7, C8 2
C10, C13 2 MAL204216229E3 Digikey Mouser

If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

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