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F7173

French F-series cathode-ray instrument tube documented for specialized measurement or visual-display service, with manufacturer-defined electron-optical, screen, focusing, and deflection characteristics for type F7173.

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

Description

The F7173 is a four-inch direct-view storage cathode-ray tube capable of presenting bright stored images on a dark background, including viewing under high ambient illumination.

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

Cathode Ray

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining values retained densely 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

1962 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Other

  • THE F=T1 [1]

    73

    THE F=T173 is A 4 incH IATRON (DIRECT VIEW STORAGE CATHODE-RAY TUBE) THAT

  • THE F=T1 [2]

    4

    THE F=T173 is A 4 incH IATRON (DIRECT VIEW STORAGE CATHODE-RAY TUBE) THAT

  • CATHODE PRE=HEATING TIME

    60

    CATHODE PRE=HEATING TIME 60 SecoNDs

  • WRITE CATHODE TO ALL OTHER ELECTRODES

    8

    WRITE CATHODE TO ALL OTHER ELECTRODES 8.0 wur

  • FLooo CATHODE TO ALL OTHER ELECTRODES

    3

    FLooo CATHODE TO ALL OTHER ELECTRODES 3.0 uur

  • VIEWING SCREEN

    10

    VIEWING SCREEN 10 Kv DC

  • COLLECTOR

    200

    COLLECTOR 200 VDC

  • GrID # [1]

    3

    GrID #3 INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO ANODE #2

  • GrID # [2]

    2

    GrID #3 INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO ANODE #2

  • GrRID # [1]

    2

    GrRID #2 250 VDC ResPecT WRITE CATHODE

  • GrRID # [2]

    250

    GrRID #2 250 VDC ResPecT WRITE CATHODE

  • GriD #

    1

    GriD #1 O VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • WR1TE CATHODE

    -1000

    WR1TE CATHODE -1000 VDC

  • HEATER=CATHODE

    125

    HEATER=CATHODE 125 VvOC

  • FLoopo CATHODE

    200

    FLoopo CATHODE 200 VODC

  • BAck ING ELECTRODE £

    10

    BAck ING ELECTRODE £ 10 VDC AND ERASE PULSES

  • COLLECTOR £

    125

    COLLECTOR £ 125 vDC

  • ANODE # [1]

    2

    ANODE #2 £ 44 voe

  • ANODE # [2]

    44

    ANODE #2 £ 44 voe

  • CaTHODE

    0

    CaTHODE 0 VDC

  • HEATER [1]

    6.3

    HEATER 6.3 V AC or DC 1.4 A

  • HEATER [2]

    1.4

    HEATER 6.3 V AC or DC 1.4 A

  • HEATER

    6.3

    HEATER 6.3 V AC or DC HA

  • CATHODE [1]

    -450

    CATHODE -450 VDC 3 Ma

  • CATHODE [2]

    3

    CATHODE -450 VDC 3 Ma

  • GriD # [1]

    1

    GriD #1 (Note 1) =4O VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GriD # [2]

    1

    GriD #1 (Note 1) =4O VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GriD # [3]

    4

    GriD #1 (Note 1) =4O VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GrR1D # [1]

    2

    GrR1D #2 £150 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GrR1D # [2]

    150

    GrR1D #2 £150 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GR1D # [1]

    3

    GR1D #3 INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO ANODE #2

  • GR1D # [2]

    2

    GR1D #3 INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO ANODE #2

  • ANoDE # [1]

    2

    ANoDE #2 £35 To £50 VDC ADJUST FOR BEST COLL IMATION

  • ANoDE # [2]

    35

    ANoDE #2 £35 To £50 VDC ADJUST FOR BEST COLL IMATION

  • ANoDE # [3]

    50

    ANoDE #2 £35 To £50 VDC ADJUST FOR BEST COLL IMATION

  • GRID # [1]

    1

    GRID #1 (CuToFF - Note 1) -32 70 -45 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GRID # [2]

    1

    GRID #1 (CuToFF - Note 1) -32 70 -45 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GRID # [3]

    -32

    GRID #1 (CuToFF - Note 1) -32 70 -45 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GRID # [4]

    70

    GRID #1 (CuToFF - Note 1) -32 70 -45 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • GRID # [5]

    -45

    GRID #1 (CuToFF - Note 1) -32 70 -45 VDC RESPECT WRITE CATHODE

  • ErASE PuLses [1]

    4

    ErASE PuLses 4-10 VoLts 100-5000 PRF .5 u/sec. wibDE

  • ErASE PuLses [2]

    -10

    ErASE PuLses 4-10 VoLts 100-5000 PRF .5 u/sec. wibDE

  • ErASE PuLses [3]

    100

    ErASE PuLses 4-10 VoLts 100-5000 PRF .5 u/sec. wibDE

  • ErASE PuLses [4]

    -5000

    ErASE PuLses 4-10 VoLts 100-5000 PRF .5 u/sec. wibDE

  • ErASE PuLses [5]

    5

    ErASE PuLses 4-10 VoLts 100-5000 PRF .5 u/sec. wibDE

  • WRITING SPEED To [1]

    90

    WRITING SPEED To 90% BRIGHTNESS 40000 In/skc.

  • WRITING SPEED To [2]

    40000

    WRITING SPEED To 90% BRIGHTNESS 40000 In/skc.

  • Erase Time (Note [1]

    3

    Erase Time (Note 3) 3 MILLISECONDS

  • Erase Time (Note [2]

    3

    Erase Time (Note 3) 3 MILLISECONDS

  • Published value [1]

    3

    3. ERASE TIME 1S THE SHORTEST TIME IN WHICH INFORMATION CAN BE REMOVED

  • Published value [2]

    1

    3. ERASE TIME 1S THE SHORTEST TIME IN WHICH INFORMATION CAN BE REMOVED

  • ANODE #

    2

    ANODE #2

  • Anode #

    1

    Anode #1 Grid #L A Backing Electrode

  • o Hester Heater Anode #

    2

    o Hester Heater Anode #2

  • ~ Anode # [1]

    1

    ~ Anode #1 Grid #3 N/C

  • ~ Anode # [2]

    3

    ~ Anode #1 Grid #3 N/C

  • Published value

    2

    2 Q Cathode Cathode Collector