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MicOvac (Brand) Electronic Instruments Ltd.; Richmond

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Name: MicOvac (Brand) Electronic Instruments Ltd.; Richmond    (GB)  
Abbreviation: micovac
Products: Model types
Summary:

Electronic Instruments Ltd.
17 Paradise Road, Richmond, Surrey (1945 -        )
209 Crescent Road, New Barnet,· Herts. (1965)

Brands: MicOvac lI Chronotron

Founded in 1945 by Cambridge grad Paul Goudime, Electronic Instruments Ltd. became a key player in scientific instruments. Leveraging his WWII experience, Goudime designed a variety of equipment for research and industry. Notably, they developed a submersible water quality monitor for the Port of London in 1973.
Though the company's final fate is unknown, their contributions to scientific instrumentation remain significant.

Founded: 1945
Production: 1945 -
History:

Electronic Instruments Ltd.: A Pioneering Force in Scientific Instrumentation (1945-?)

Founded in 1945 by Paul Goudime, M.A., Electronic Instruments Ltd. established itself as a leading manufacturer of scientific electronic instruments for research and industrial applications.

Goudime, a distinguished graduate with honors in natural sciences from Cambridge University, leveraged his expertise in aircraft navigational computer design to launch the company.  His prior experience as head of the research department at Simmonds Aerocessories during World War II undoubtedly shaped his vision for Electronic Instruments. [1]

The company boasted a diverse product portfolio, catering to various sectors like electronics and chemicals with their scientific electronic instruments.

While the exact details of the company's later years remain unclear, a notable development emerged in August 1973.  Electronic Instruments successfully designed a submersible water quality monitor for the Port of London Authority. This innovative instrument played a crucial role in monitoring water quality in the lower reaches of the River Thames. [2]

Despite the lack of information regarding the company's ultimate fate, Electronic Instruments Ltd.'s legacy lies in its pioneering contributions to the field of scientific electronic instrumentation during its active years.

[1] Wireless World Sep 1957, Page 409.
[2] Electronics Today International Aug 1973, Page 67

This manufacturer was suggested by Pier Antonio Aluffi.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  64 Electrometer 33B-2   This instrument is a vibrating-capacitor electrometer using the well-known Vibron unit. T... 
GB  52–55 MicOvac Valve-Voltmeter CT54, M22A, 10S/16373 CV753  MicOvac portable valve voltmeter for laboratory or field use. DC: 0 to 480 V in 6 ra... 
GB  47 MicOvac Test Meter   MicOvac Test Meter The MicOvac test meter is basically a valve-voltmeter but is of robu... 
GB  50 Multi-Range Meter Model 44 Substandard   An outstanding instrument for general laboratory use and for calibrating single or multi-r... 
GB  49 Chronotron Millisecond Meter 25A : 25B : 25C   The Chronotron A direct reading electronic stop clock for general-purpose timing in the... 
GB  73 Submerisble Water Quality Monitor 8050   The Model 8050 is a portable, self-contained, 'round-the-clock' monitor using solid-state ... 
GB  54 Myria Megohmmeter 35   Myria Megohmmeter, Model 35 Mains operated, for insulation tester for the measurem... 

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Wireless World May 1946, Page Ad 8. worldradiohistory.comtbn_gb_electr_ins_wireless_world_may_1946_page_ad8.jpg
MicOvac Brand. Wireless World May 1948 Page 40 worldradiohistory.comtbn_gb_electr_ins_wireless_world_may_1948_page_40.jpg
Chronotron Brand. Wireless World Nov 1953 Page 113. worldradiohistory.comtbn_gb_electr_ins_wireless_world_nov_1953_page_113.jpg
[1] Wireless World Sep 1957, Page 409.tbn_gb_electron_1_wireless_world_sep_1957_page_409.jpg
[2] Electronics Today International Aug 1973, Page 67.tbn_gb_electron_2_electronics_today_international_aug_1973_page_67.jpg

  

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