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12DP7

12DP7 12-inch P7 phosphor cathode-ray tube with magnetic focusing and deflection, 55-degree maximum deflection angle and 6.3 V 0.6 A heater.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
5AN
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
5AN
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

5AN - 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
7700 V
Max screen voltage
330 V

12DP7 RMA 1942 CRT. Maximum anode 7700 V, grid2 accelerating electrode 330 V; grid1 never positive. Heater-negative-to-cathode DC potential maximum 125 V, grid1 circuit resistance max 1.5 MΩ. Typical anode 4000 or 7000 V, grid2 250 V, grid1 visual cutoff -50 V ±50%; recommended Va >=4000 V. Magnetic focus and deflection, max solid deflection angle 55°, P7 phosphor, 10-inch minimum useful screen diameter. Direct capacitances grid1 to others ~10 pF, cathode to others ~8.5 pF. Large anode side cap.

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.

No source-specific operating conditions are recorded.