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23UP4

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 23UP4.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
8HR
Socket code
NEOEIGHTAR7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Twenty-three-inch rectangular television picture tube with 110-degree magnetic deflection, electrostatic focus, bonded shield, and aluminized P4 screen.

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
8HR
Socket code
NEOEIGHTAR7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

8HR - 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
23000 V
Max screen voltage
550 V

High-voltage CRT ratings promoted from source. Sylvania source includes X-ray radiation precautions/warning.

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

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    450 mA

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    23000 V

  • Grid2 Voltage

    550 V

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Maximum Grid No. 2 voltage

    200 V

    Published maximum Grid No. 2 voltage

  • Maximum Anode voltage

    18000 V

    Maximum Anode voltage ..... 23,000 18,000 Volts

  • Minimum Anode voltage

    10000 V

    Minimum Anode voltage ..... 12,000 10,000 Volts

  • Grid No. 4 Voltage ( Focusing Electrode) . -550to+

    1100 V

    Grid No. 4 Voltage ( Focusing Electrode) . -550to+1100 Volts ELECTRONIC TUBES

  • MaximumGridNo.2Voltage

    550 V

    MaximumGridNo.2Voltage . . . 550 Volts A Division of

  • Minimum Grid No. 2 Voltage

    200 V

    Minimum Grid No. 2 Voltage .... 200 Volts Sylvania Electric Products lnc.

  • Warm-up Period Not to Exceed

    15 s

    Warm-up Period Not to Exceed 15 Seconds 450 Volts PAGE I OF 3

  • After Equipment warm-up period

    200 V

    After Equipment warm-up period. . . 200 Volts Pile Undo,

  • Heater positive with Respect tocathode

    200 V

    Heater positive with Respect tocathode. . . 200 Volts TELEVISION PICTURE TUBES

  • Grid No. 4 Voltage ( Focusing Electrode) . . 400`to+

    1250 V

    Grid No. 4 Voltage ( Focusing Electrode) . . 400`to+1250 Volts

  • Grid No. 2 Voltage

    700 V

    Grid No. 2 Voltage ....... 700 Volts

  • Heater Positive with Respect to Cathode

    200 V

    Heater Positive with Respect to Cathode 200 Volts

  • Anode voltage

    16000 V

    Anode voltage ......... 16,000 Volts

  • Grid No. 4 Voltage for Focus

    400 V

    Grid No. 4 Voltage for Focus .... 0 to 400 Volts

  • Grid No. 2 Voltage

    400 V

    Grid No. 2 Voltage ....... 400 Volts

  • Grid No. 1 Voltage Required for Cutoff5 46 to

    -94 V

    Grid No. 1 Voltage Required for Cutoff5 46 to -94 Volts

  • Cathode voltage Required for cutoff 5

    78 V

    Cathode voltage Required for cutoff 5 ................-. 42 to 78 Volts

Characteristic

  • Light Transmittance of Faceplate Assembly (Approx.)

    40 %

    Light Transmittance of Faceplate Assembly (Approx.) . . 40 Percent External Conductive Coating

  • Type 23CBP4 has external surface of safety plate treated to reduce

    6.3 V

    Type 23CBP4 has external surface of safety plate treated to reduce 6.3 Volts, 450 Ma Heater

CircuitValue

  • Grid No. 1 Circuit Resistance

    1.5 Mohm

    Grid No. 1 Circuit Resistance . 1.5 Megohms Max.