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23RP4

Large P4 monochrome television picture tube designed for high-voltage direct-view service, using manufacturer-specified focusing, magnetic deflection, and beam-control arrangements for type 23RP4.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
NEOEIGHTAR7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

23-inch direct-view monochrome television CRT with tri-potential electrostatic focus, magnetic deflection, aluminized P4 screen, and gray/filter faceplate construction.

Socket description

Small-button Neoeightar 7-contact CRT base family

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
NEOEIGHTAR7
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
22000 V

Direct-view CRT; maximum anode voltage promoted. Source warns of possible X-radiation exposure above specified voltage conditions.

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

Characteristics

  • Phosphor

    P4

  • Deflection method

    Magnetic

  • Focusing method

    Tri-potential electrostatic

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Focusing method

    Tri-potential electrostatic

  • Deflection method

    Magnetic

  • Horizontal deflection angle

    99 deg

  • Diagonal deflection angle

    110 deg

  • Vertical deflection angle

    82 deg

  • Fluorescence

    White

  • Persistence

    Short to medium

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    300 mA

Construction

  • Phosphor

    Aluminized P4

Other

  • Maximum anode voltage

    22000 V

  • Typical anode voltage

    16000 V

  • Typical grid2 voltage

    500 V

  • Cutoff voltage range

    -43 to -78 V

  • Grid1 circuit resistance maximum

    1.5 Mohm

  • Grid2 voltage maximum

    600 V

  • X-radiation precaution

    Operate within published maximum anode-voltage rating; source carries X-radiation warning at elevated EHT.

Capacitance

  • Grid1-to-all capacitance

    6 pF

  • External conductive coating to anode capacitance maximum

    2500 pF

Application

  • Application

    Monochrome television picture display