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12SP7D

Twelve-inch P7 long-persistence radar-indicator cathode-ray tube with magnetic focusing and deflection. Its aluminized gray-filter screen gives blue-white fluorescence with yellow afterglow, and the anode is rated to about 15 kV.

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

Description

The Sylvania 12SP7D is a 12-inch P7 long-persistence radar-indicator cathode-ray tube with magnetic focus and deflection.

Socket description

Duodecal 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

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

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
15000 V

Published maximum ratings and characteristics promoted semantically from the approved source.

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

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    15000 V

  • Typical Anode Voltage

    9000 V

Characteristic

  • Phosphor

    P7

  • Focusing Method

    Magnetic

  • Deflecting Method

    Magnetic

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    600 mA

  • Focusing Method

    Magnetic text

  • Deflection Method

    Magnetic text

  • Fluorescence

    Blue-White text

  • Persistence

    Long text

  • Phosphorescence

    Yellow text

  • Deflection Angle

    54 deg

    Approximate

  • Screen Aluminized

    Yes text

  • Faceplate

    Gray Filter Glass text

  • Maximum Undeflected Spot Radius

    20 mm

  • Light Transmittance

    74 percent

    Approximate

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    15000 V

  • Maximum Grid2 Voltage

    770 V

  • Maximum Grid1 Negative Bias

    200 V

  • Maximum Grid1 Positive Peak

    2 V

  • Maximum Heater-Cathode Voltage

    200 V

    EitherPolarity

  • Anode Voltage

    9000 V

  • Grid2 Voltage

    250 V

  • Grid1 Cutoff Voltage Minimum

    -63 V

  • Grid1 Cutoff Voltage Maximum

    -27 V

  • Focusing Coil Current

    110 mA

    Approximate

  • Maximum Grid1 Circuit Resistance

    1.5 Mohm