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3SP11

Three-inch cathode-ray tube for oscilloscope and instrument display service, using electrostatic focusing and electrostatic deflection. Its P11 screen designation identifies the phosphor variant within this compact oscillographic family.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B12A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Three-inch rectangular direct-view oscilloscope CRT with electrostatic focus and electrostatic deflection.

Socket description

Duodecal 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B12A
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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

CRT section; maximum anode voltage 2750 V and capacitances retained in parameter table.

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

  • Phosphor

    P11

  • Focusing Method

    Electrostatic

  • Deflecting Method

    Electrostatic

Other

  • Typical Anode No. 2 Voltage

    2000 V

Data set 02

1960 Waterman Products

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

    . Heater Voltage ... . 6.3 Volts

  • Heater CUTTENt est tssess smsessasssssseenes [1]

    600 mA

    Heater CUTTENt est tssess smsessasssssseenes 0.6 == 10% Amperes

  • Heater CUTTENt est tssess smsessasssssseenes [2]

    10 A

    Heater CUTTENt est tssess smsessasssssseenes 0.6 == 10% Amperes

  • Cathode to all other electrodes

    5.6 pF

    Cathode to all other electrodes 5.6 ppf

  • Grid [1]

    1 pF

    Grid 1 to all other electrodes 8.3 ppf

  • Grid [2]

    8.3 pF

    Grid 1 to all other electrodes 8.3 ppf

  • Positive voltage on D3 deflects beam approximately toward pin £

    4

    Positive voltage on D3 deflects beam approximately toward pin £ 4

  • D1-D2 are nearest to the screen (

    3

    D1-D2 are nearest to the screen (3” Dimension)

  • Anode Voltage (A2)

    2750

    Anode Voltage (A2). 2750 Vuolts DC

  • Anode (A2) loput

    6

    Anode (A2) loput ... 6 Watts

  • Anode # [1]

    1 V

    Anode #1 (Focusing Elcclrode) VO]ULC 1100 Volts

  • Anode # [2]

    1100 V

    Anode #1 (Focusing Elcclrode) VO]ULC 1100 Volts

  • Grid #

    1

    Grid #1 (G1) Voltage

  • Heater positive with respect to cathode

    125 V

    Heater positive with respect to cathode .. 125 Volts ©

  • Peak Voltage between Anode £ [1]

    2 V

    Peak Voltage between Anode £2 and any deflecting plate ... 550 Volts

  • Peak Voltage between Anode £ [2]

    550 V

    Peak Voltage between Anode £2 and any deflecting plate ... 550 Volts

  • Focusing Electrode (A1} Current for any operating condition [1]

    -15 A

    Focusing Electrode (A1} Current for any operating condition ... —15to +~10 xAmps

  • Focusing Electrode (A1} Current for any operating condition [2]

    10 A

    Focusing Electrode (A1} Current for any operating condition ... —15to +~10 xAmps

  • Spot Position (undeflected) (NOTE [1]

    1 mm

    Spot Position (undeflected) (NOTE 1) 12 Max. mm

  • Spot Position (undeflected) (NOTE [2]

    12 mm

    Spot Position (undeflected) (NOTE 1) 12 Max. mm

  • A1 Voltage [1]

    16.5

    A1 Voltage 16.5% to 31% of A2 Voltage

  • A1 Voltage [2]

    31

    A1 Voltage 16.5% to 31% of A2 Voltage

  • G1 Voltage [1]

    2.8

    G1 Voltage 2.8% 1o 6.7% of A2 Voltage (NOTE 2)

  • G1 Voltage [2]

    1

    G1 Voltage 2.8% 1o 6.7% of A2 Voltage (NOTE 2)

  • G1 Voltage [3]

    6.7

    G1 Voltage 2.8% 1o 6.7% of A2 Voltage (NOTE 2)

  • G1 Voltage [4]

    2

    G1 Voltage 2.8% 1o 6.7% of A2 Voltage (NOTE 2)

  • Anode Voltage (A2) [1]

    500 V

    Anode Voltage (A2) 500 1000 2000 Volts

  • Anode Voltage (A2) [2]

    1000 V

    Anode Voltage (A2) 500 1000 2000 Volts

  • Anode Voltage (A2) [3]

    2000 V

    Anode Voltage (A2) 500 1000 2000 Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [1]

    82.5 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [2]

    155 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [3]

    165 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [4]

    310 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [5]

    330 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ [6]

    620 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (Al) [ 82.5to 155 165 to 310 330t0 620 | Volts

  • Grid # [1]

    1 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [2]

    2 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [3]

    -14.5 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [4]

    -33.75 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [5]

    -291 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [6]

    -67.5 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [7]

    -58 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Grid # [8]

    -135 V

    Grid # 1 Voltage (Note 2) —14.5t0 —33.75 | —291to0 —67.5| —58 to —135| Volts

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [1]

    36.5 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [2]

    49.5 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [3]

    73 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [4]

    99 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [5]

    146 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D1-D2 [6]

    198 V

    Deflection Factor D1-D2 36.5t049.5 73 t0 99 146 to 198 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [1]

    26 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [2]

    35 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [3]

    52 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [4]

    70 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [5]

    104 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Deflection Factor D3-D4 [6]

    140 V

    Deflection Factor D3-D4 26 to 35 52t0 70 104 to 140 | Volts DC/Inch

  • Grid # [1]

    1

    Grid # 1 Circuit Resistance 1.5 Megohms

  • Grid # [2]

    1.5

    Grid # 1 Circuit Resistance 1.5 Megohms

  • Resistance in any Deflecting Electrode Circuit (Note [1]

    3

    Resistance in any Deflecting Electrode Circuit (Note 3) 1.0 Megohms

  • Resistance in any Deflecting Electrode Circuit (Note [2]

    1

    Resistance in any Deflecting Electrode Circuit (Note 3) 1.0 Megohms

  • Published value

    1

    1. With deflecting electrodes connected to Anode (A2).

  • Published value

    2

    2. For visual extinction of undeflected focused spot.

  • Published value

    3

    3. The resistance in each deflecting electrode circuit should be approximately equal.

  • ' [1]

    3 in

    '3’(5"1 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

  • ' [2]

    5 in

    '3’(5"1 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

  • ' [3]

    1 in

    '3’(5"1 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

  • rescent, yellow phosphorescent, long persistence phosphor. Use of [1]

    35

    rescent, yellow phosphorescent, long persistence phosphor. Use of 35P7 at anode voltage below 1000

  • rescent, yellow phosphorescent, long persistence phosphor. Use of [2]

    1000

    rescent, yellow phosphorescent, long persistence phosphor. Use of 35P7 at anode voltage below 1000

Data set 03

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Focusing method

    1 code

    Electrostatic

  • Deflection method

    1 code

    Electrostatic

  • Deflection factor D1-D2 minimum

    146 V/in

  • Deflection factor D1-D2 maximum

    198 V/in

  • Deflection factor D3-D4 minimum

    104 V/in

  • Deflection factor D3-D4 maximum

    140 V/in

  • Useful screen / scan

    1 code

    1.5 x 3-inch rectangular direct-view screen

  • Phosphor designation

    1 code

    P11

Other

  • Anode No. 2 / accelerator voltage maximum

    3000 V

  • Anode No. 2 / accelerator voltage

    2000 V

  • Focusing electrode voltage maximum

    1200 V

  • Focusing electrode voltage minimum

    330 V

  • Focusing electrode voltage maximum

    620 V

  • Grid No. 1 cutoff voltage minimum

    -135 V

  • Grid No. 1 cutoff voltage maximum

    -58 V

  • Peak heater-to-cathode voltage

    140 V

  • Peak voltage between accelerator and any deflection plate

    550 V

  • Grid No. 1 negative bias maximum

    200 V