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Specialized - Cathode Ray ·CathodeRay

TCM15X

Barrier-grid electrostatic storage tube that records electrical signals as charge patterns on a dielectric target. Its storage structure retains information for subsequent viewing or electronic readout.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B14
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / -

Description

High-resolution barrier-grid storage tube with electrostatic focusing and deflection.

Socket description

Small-shell Diheptal 14-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B14
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

Cathode Ray

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
1500 V

Published source values promoted where applicable; additional electrical, storage, RF, pulse and cooling 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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Cathode Ray

Characteristics

  • Storage method

    Barrier-grid electrostatic storage

  • Focusing method

    Electrostatic

  • Deflection method

    Electrostatic