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Tuning Indicator ·TuningIndicator

1M90

Electron-ray visual indicator for receiver tuning or electrical level indication, using a fluorescent display whose pattern changes with control voltage.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
1.4 V / 25 mA

Description

Directly heated electronic tuning indicator for radio receivers and measuring instruments, usable from battery or mains-powered equipment.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
1.4 V
Nominal heater current
25 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

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
90 V

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the source where directly stated.

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

195X Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    1.4 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    25 mA

    Published nominal value

  • Extinction grid voltage

    -13.5 V

    Approximate indication extinction point