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12AXP1

High-voltage cathode-ray display tube with multiple accelerating anodes, typically operating its third anode at 10 kV and rated for 6 W anode input.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
14J
Socket code
B12A
Base pins
12
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Twelve-inch direct-view oscilloscope CRT with electrostatic focus/deflection, post-deflection acceleration, gray-filter faceplate, and aluminized screen.

Socket description

Duodecal 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
14J
Socket code
B12A
Base pins
12
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

14J - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Cathode Ray

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
12000 V

Values promoted from the supplied Sylvania source where explicitly published.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Anode3Voltage

    12000 V

  • Anode2Voltage

    6000 V

  • Anode1Voltage

    2500 V

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    600 mA

  • Anode input maximum

    6 W

  • Anode No. 2 voltage maximum

    6000 V

  • Anode No. 1 voltage maximum

    2500 V

  • Anode No. 3 voltage

    10000 V

  • Grid No. 1 cutoff voltage

    -60 to -100 V

  • Heater-cathode peak voltage

    200 V