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3AWP5

Ultra-high-resolution cathode-ray tube with a short-persistence P5 screen, designed by CBS-Hytron for precision photographic recording. Its specialized screen emphasizes fine trace definition rather than persistent visual viewing.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The CBS-Hytron 3AWP5 is an ultra-high-resolution cathode-ray tube with a short-persistence P5 screen for precision photographic recording.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Ultra-high-resolution CRT.

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 CBS Hytron

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Resolution

    2000 lines

    3AWP5: lines/inch; 5BYP5: minimum TV lines full scan

  • Phosphor

    P5 text

    Short persistence; photographic