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DG1622

Philips/Mullard DG-series cathode-ray instrument tube intended for oscillographic and measurement display, with manufacturer-defined electrostatic focusing, deflection, screen, and accelerating characteristics for type DG1622.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B12A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
9.5 V / 300 mA

Description

The Philips DG1622 is a rectangular radar/oscilloscope crt with green, medium persistence.

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
9.5 V
Nominal heater current
300 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
Max plate voltage
6000 V

Electrostatic focusing/deflection CRT section; electrical/screen/deflection data retained in parameter rows.

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

1957 Philips Receiving and Amplifying Tubes

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    300 mA

  • Phosphor Variant

    green, medium persistence text

    Screen fluorescence and persistence

  • Screen Shape

    Rectangular text

    Radar or oscilloscope service

Data set 02

1963 Philips Electron Tubes Handbook V2

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • Main accelerating voltage

    1800 V

  • Maximum post-acceleration voltage

    6000 V

  • Maximum focusing-grid voltage

    1100 V

  • Maximum main accelerating voltage

    2500 V

  • Maximum cathode current

    300 uA

  • Maximum heater-cathode voltage

    150 V

Capacitance

  • Grid capacitance

    10 pF

  • Deflection-plate capacitance D1

    16 pF

    Maximum

  • Deflection-plate capacitance D2

    20 pF

    Maximum