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8087

Precisely constructed dual-gun electrical-signal storage tube for scan conversion and signal storage. It retains and reformats electronic information between differing scan systems or time bases.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
2
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Precisely constructed dual-gun electrical-signal-storage tube for scan conversion and signal storage.

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
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

2 physical sections, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Cathode Ray

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Write gun section of dual-gun storage tube.

Section 2

Cathode Ray

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Read/flood gun section of dual-gun storage tube.

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

1971 Machlette Laboratories

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

    WriteGun

  • Heater Current

    600 mA

    WriteGun

  • Total Deflection Angle

    30 degree

    WriteGun

SECTION 2

Cathode Ray

Characteristic

  • Storage Function

    Electrical signal storage