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Specialized - Photo Tube ·ImageConverterIntensifier

7969

Ultraviolet-responsive image-converter/camera tube using magnetic focusing and magnetic deflection. It converts ultraviolet imagery into an electronically scanned image signal rather than functioning as a simple point detector.

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

Description

Image-converter/camera tube with magnetic focusing and magnetic deflection for ultraviolet response.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
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

ImageConverterIntensifier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
1700 V

Image-converter/camera section; focusing/deflection and photocathode data 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 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

ImageConverterIntensifier

Characteristics

  • Focusing method

    Magnetic

  • Deflection method

    Magnetic

  • Spectral response

    Ultraviolet