D16

Rugged infrared image-converter tube producing a visible fluorescent-screen image from infrared radiation at approximately 16 kV.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

The D16 is a rugged infrared image-converter tube that produces a visible fluorescent-screen image from an infrared image and operates nominally at 16 kV.

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: -
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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Image-converter photocathode/electron-optical/fluorescent-screen structure.

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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

ImageConverterIntensifier

Characteristics

Nominal Anode Voltage
16000 V
Continuous operation
Operating Anode Voltage Minimum
15000 V
Operating Anode Voltage Maximum
17000 V

Other

Maximum Anode Voltage
18000 V
10 seconds
Minimum Anode Voltage
10000 V
Maximum Continuous Photoelectric Current
0.025 uA
Maximum Short-Duration Photoelectric Current
0.5 uA