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Specialized - Cathode Ray ·CathodeRay

23MA4

Large cathode-ray display tube documented by Mazda for approximately 5 kV anode operation, with a 230 mm screen and specified maximum resolution of about 550 lines.

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

Description

Magnetically focused and deflected cathode-ray television picture tube with white screen.

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
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
7000 V

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

1960 Mazda

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Normal anode voltage

    5000 V

  • Screen diameter

    230 mm

Characteristic

  • Maximum resolution

    550 lines