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24AJP4

Large P4 monochrome television picture tube in the 24-inch class, designed for high-voltage direct-view service with manufacturer-specified focusing, magnetic deflection, and beam-control characteristics for type 24AJP4.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
12L
Socket code
DUODECAL6
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Twenty-four-inch rectangular television picture tube with electrostatic focus, magnetic deflection, gray-filter faceplate, aluminized P4 screen, low grid-2 voltage, and no ion trap.

Socket description

Small-shell Duodecal 6-contact CRT base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
12L
Socket code
DUODECAL6
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

12L - 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
Max screen voltage
70 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

    600 mA

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    22000 V

  • Grid2 Voltage

    70 V

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Anode voltage

    22000 V

    Anode voltage .......... . . 22000Volts dc

  • After Equipment Warm-up Period

    200 V

    After Equipment Warm-up Period . 200 Volts

CircuitValue

  • Grid No. 1 Circuit Resistance

    1.5 Mohm

    Grid No. 1 Circuit Resistance 1.5 Megohms Max.