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21AWP4

Large P4 monochrome television picture tube documented for high-voltage direct-view service, using magnetic deflection and manufacturer-specified focusing and beam-control arrangements for type 21AWP4.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
12N
Socket code
B12D
Base pins
5
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Direct-view cathode-ray picture tube for television display service. Electrical ratings, operating conditions, capacitances, optical data, and construction details were extracted from the supplied datasheet.

Socket description

Duodecar 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
12N
Socket code
B12D
Base pins
5
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

12N - 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
18000 V
Max screen voltage
500 V

Published CRT ratings, operating conditions, capacitances, optical and deflection data are retained in parameter rows.

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

1961 Tung Sol

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • Heater current

    600 mA

    Nominal

  • Maximum anode voltage

    18000 V

  • Maximum grid 2 voltage

    500 V

  • Typical grid 2 voltage

    500 V

    Typical operating conditions

Characteristic

  • Diagonal deflection angle

    12 deg

Capacitance

  • Cathode to all other electrodes

    4 pF

    Approximate

Data set 02

1966 Tung Sol Electronic Tubes 4 of 4

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • GRID k1 TO ALL OTHER ELECTRODES

    6

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • EXTERNAL' CONDUCTIVE COATING TO ANODE (MAX.)A — value 1

    1 mA

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • EXTERNAL' CONDUCTIVE COATING TO ANODE (MAX.)A — value 2

    500 mA

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • EXTERNAL CONDUCTIVE COATING TO ANODE (MIN.)A

    1

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • FACEPLATE LIGHT TRANSMISSION AT CENTER (APPROX.)

    1 percent

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • HEATER

    6.3 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • HEATER POSITIVE WITH RESPECT TO CATHODE

    1 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • DC ANODE VOLTAGE

    16 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • DC GRID N2 VOLTAGE

    3 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • DC GRID Ni VOLTAGE U — value 1

    2 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • DC GRID Ni VOLTAGE U — value 2

    2 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • DC FOCUSING COIL CURRENT (APPROX.)C

    2 mA

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • ION TRAP MAGNET STRENGTH (APPR O.X.)

    35 mA

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • SIGNAL VOLTAGE AO JU STEO TO PRO OU CE A MI GNI IGNT BRI GX TXESS OF 20 f001 LAN8 ER T5 OM A 19 1/R" BY — value 1

    20 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • SIGNAL VOLTAGE AO JU STEO TO PRO OU CE A MI GNI IGNT BRI GX TXESS OF 20 f001 LAN8 ER T5 OM A 19 1/R" BY — value 2

    19 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • SIGNAL VOLTAGE AO JU STEO TO PRO OU CE A MI GNI IGNT BRI GX TXESS OF 20 f001 LAN8 ER T5 OM A 19 1/R" BY — value 3

    1 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • 15"•PICTURE SIZE. DISTANCE FROM REFER EM CE LINE TO CENTER OF AIR GAP ON FOCUS COIL SM AIL BE )

    15

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

Other

  • MAXIMUM DC ANODE VOLTAGE

    1 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • MAXIMUM DC GRID #2 VOLTAGE — value 1

    2 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • MAXIMUM DC GRID #2 VOLTAGE — value 2

    5 V

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

  • MAXIMUM GRID M1 CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

    1.5 mA

    Published CRT datasheet value; multiple values on a row correspond to separate source-table conditions or limits.

Data set 03

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Typical Anode Voltage

    16000 V

  • Typical Grid No. 2 Voltage

    300 V

  • Grid No. 1 Maximum Negative Bias

    125 V

  • Grid No. 1 Maximum Positive Peak

    2 V