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3ADP1A

Small electrostatically focused and deflected P1 cathode-ray tube for oscilloscope and precision-instrument display, with post-deflection acceleration and a 6.3 V heater.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
MEDIUM7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
2.5 V / 2.1 A

Description

Sylvania 3ADP1A direct-view cathode-ray tube with electrostatic focusing and deflection; source family data and the specific phosphor designation are preserved.

Socket description

Medium 7-contact transmitting-tube base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
MEDIUM7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
2.5 V
Nominal heater current
2.1 A
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
1650 V

Published source values promoted where applicable; additional values retained as parameters.

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

  • Focusing method

    Electrostatic

  • Deflection method

    Electrostatic