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TH9415

Compact electronic-zoom X-ray image-intensifier tube for medical radiology, providing selectable 16 and 10 cm input fields with high brightness gain.

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

Description

The TH9415 is a compact electronic-zoom X-ray image-intensifier tube with selectable input fields and high brightness gain for medical radiology.

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

XRay

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings/characteristics audited; detailed numeric data retained 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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

XRay

Other

  • BRIGHTNESS GAIN

    6000

    BRIGHTNESS GAIN : 6000 X

  • INPUT FIELDS [1]

    16

    INPUT FIELDS : 16 cm (6’) and 10 cm (4’')

  • INPUT FIELDS [2]

    6

    INPUT FIELDS : 16 cm (6’) and 10 cm (4’')

  • INPUT FIELDS [3]

    10

    INPUT FIELDS : 16 cm (6’) and 10 cm (4’')

  • INPUT FIELDS [4]

    4

    INPUT FIELDS : 16 cm (6’) and 10 cm (4’')

  • resolution than that of older types TH [1]

    9411

    resolution than that of older types TH 9411 and TH 9412.

  • resolution than that of older types TH [2]

    9412

    resolution than that of older types TH 9411 and TH 9412.

  • tion so to display to the user input fields of

    16

    tion so to display to the user input fields of 16 ¢cm and

  • Published value

    10

    10 cm. The output image is delivered on the output screen

  • from [1]

    1 V

    from 1/8 to 1/11 by a proper choice of voltages applied to

  • from [2]

    8 V

    from 1/8 to 1/11 by a proper choice of voltages applied to

  • from [3]

    1 V

    from 1/8 to 1/11 by a proper choice of voltages applied to

  • from [4]

    11 V

    from 1/8 to 1/11 by a proper choice of voltages applied to

  • Fields of applications in industrial radiology are considerably extended by the use of the tube TH

    9415

    Fields of applications in industrial radiology are considerably extended by the use of the tube TH 9415

  • shield against X-radiations. A lead shield of

    2

    shield against X-radiations. A lead shield of 2 mm thick is provided at the output plane of the shell,

  • Operating and stocking temperature . ... max. +

    50

    Operating and stocking temperature . ... max. +50° C

  • Input screen diameter [1]

    16

    Input screen diameter . .. ............... 16+ 0.5cm

  • Input screen diameter [2]

    0.5

    Input screen diameter . .. ............... 16+ 0.5cm

  • Output image diameter (O [1]

    1

    Output image diameter (O.1.) ............ 14.22 0.5 mm

  • Output image diameter (O [2]

    14.22

    Output image diameter (O.1.) ............ 14.22 0.5 mm

  • Output image diameter (O [3]

    0.5

    Output image diameter (O.1.) ............ 14.22 0.5 mm

  • Input spectral response . . ................ X-rays ( [1]

    30

    Input spectral response . . ................ X-rays (30 to 250 kVp generator)

  • Input spectral response . . ................ X-rays ( [2]

    250

    Input spectral response . . ................ X-rays (30 to 250 kVp generator)

  • Input field diameter [1]

    16

    Input field diameter .................... 16 10 om

  • Input field diameter [2]

    10

    Input field diameter .................... 16 10 om

  • Minimum resolution (note

    2

    Minimum resolution (note 2)

  • Minimum luminance gain (note [1]

    5

    Minimum luminance gain (note 5) ......... . 6000 3000 X

  • Minimum luminance gain (note [2]

    6000

    Minimum luminance gain (note 5) ......... . 6000 3000 X

  • Minimum luminance gain (note [3]

    3000

    Minimum luminance gain (note 5) ......... . 6000 3000 X

  • Maximum background luminance (note6) [1]

    0.06

    Maximum background luminance (note6) ... ... 0.06 0.06 Cd/m2

  • Maximum background luminance (note6) [2]

    0.06

    Maximum background luminance (note6) ... ... 0.06 0.06 Cd/m2

  • Photocathode Cvoltage

    0 V

    Photocathode Cvoltage . ... .............. 0 \Y

  • Electrodegtvoltage

    0.3 V

    Electrodegtvoltage .............. ... ... 0.3 kV

  • Electrodeg2voltage . ............c

    2 V

    Electrodeg2voltage . ............c...... 2 kV

  • Electrode g3 voltage

    7.5 V

    Electrode g3 voltage . . .................. 7.5 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ...........c [1]

    0 V

    Anode A voltage . ...........c..0.0..n 32 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ...........c [2]

    32 V

    Anode A voltage . ...........c..0.0..n 32 kV

  • (anodegd

    3.5

    . (anodegd ............ 3.5 kV

  • Active getter voltage (cathode E

    0 V

    Active getter voltage (cathode E ............ 0 Vv

  • " Photocathode C maximumcurrent

    500 mA

    " Photocathode C maximumcurrent . ......... 0.5 MA

  • Electrode g1 maximumcurrent

    7 A

    Electrode g1 maximumcurrent .. .......... 7 uA

  • Electrode g2 maximumcurrent

    1 A

    Electrode g2 maximumcurrent . ........... 1 MA

  • Electrode g3 maximumcurrent . %

    1 A

    Electrode g3 maximumcurrent . % ... ....... 1 nA

  • Anode A maximumcurrent

    2 A

    Anode A maximumcurrent . ... .......... 2 HA

  • Input diameter for [1]

    142

    Input diameter for 14,2 mmO. 1. .......... . 16 10 cm

  • Input diameter for [2]

    1

    Input diameter for 14,2 mmO. 1. .......... . 16 10 cm

  • Input diameter for [3]

    16

    Input diameter for 14,2 mmO. 1. .......... . 16 10 cm

  • Input diameter for [4]

    10

    Input diameter for 14,2 mmO. 1. .......... . 16 10 cm

  • Photocathode Cvoltage [1]

    0 V

    Photocathode Cvoltage ... ............... 0 0 vV

  • Photocathode Cvoltage [2]

    0 V

    Photocathode Cvoltage ... ............... 0 0 vV

  • Electrode g1 voltage” [1]

    100 V

    Electrode g1 voltage” .................. 100to 250 10010250 V

  • Electrode g1 voltage” [2]

    250 V

    Electrode g1 voltage” .................. 100to 250 10010250 V

  • Electrode g1 voltage” [3]

    10010250 V

    Electrode g1 voltage” .................. 100to 250 10010250 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ [1]

    400 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ .. ................ 400 to 1000 0to500 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ [2]

    1000 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ .. ................ 400 to 1000 0to500 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ [3]

    0 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ .. ................ 400 to 1000 0to500 V

  • Electrode g2 voltage™ [4]

    0 V

    Electrode g2 voltage™ .. ................ 400 to 1000 0to500 V

  • Electrode g3 voltage™ [1]

    3 V

    Electrode g3 voltage™ . ................. 3.0to 3.5 6.0t06.5 kV

  • Electrode g3 voltage™ [2]

    3.5 V

    Electrode g3 voltage™ . ................. 3.0to 3.5 6.0t06.5 kV

  • Electrode g3 voltage™ [3]

    6 V

    Electrode g3 voltage™ . ................. 3.0to 3.5 6.0t06.5 kV

  • Electrode g3 voltage™ [4]

    6.5 V

    Electrode g3 voltage™ . ................. 3.0to 3.5 6.0t06.5 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn [1]

    28 V

    Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn 28t0 30 28to 30 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn [2]

    30 V

    Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn 28t0 30 28to 30 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn [3]

    28 V

    Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn 28t0 30 28to 30 kV

  • Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn [4]

    30 V

    Anode A voltage . ........ovnennvnnnn 28t0 30 28to 30 kV

  • ; (anodegd [1]

    2.56

    ; (anodegd ............ 2.56to0 3 2.5t0 3 kV

  • ; (anodegd [2]

    3

    ; (anodegd ............ 2.56to0 3 2.5t0 3 kV

  • ; (anodegd [3]

    2.5

    ; (anodegd ............ 2.56to0 3 2.5t0 3 kV

  • ; (anodegd [4]

    3

    ; (anodegd ............ 2.56to0 3 2.5t0 3 kV

  • Active getter voltage o\ ode E . ..o onnn [1]

    0 V

    Active getter voltage o\ ode E . ..o onnn. . 0 0 Vv

  • Active getter voltage o\ ode E . ..o onnn [2]

    0 V

    Active getter voltage o\ ode E . ..o onnn. . 0 0 Vv

  • * g1 g2 g3 voltages are defined for an anode voltage of

    30 V

    * g1 g2 g3 voltages are defined for an anode voltage of 30 kV.

  • A

    10

    A 10 Megohms resistance protecting the tube against discharge is provided inside the shell in the anode

  • Voltages supplies can be applied to the electrodes in a short time but with a slope not exceeding

    5 V

    Voltages supplies can be applied to the electrodes in a short time but with a slope not exceeding 5 kV/ms.

  • Let tube at rest with voltages applied for potential stabilization before adjusting it. (

    10 V

    Let tube at rest with voltages applied for potential stabilization before adjusting it. (10 s minimum).

  • (

    2

    (2) - The resolution (as referred to input screen) is measured by using square lead pattern consisting in

  • a circle having a diameter equal to [1]

    70

    a circle having a diameter equal to 70 Z of the input diameter. Peripheral zone is within circles 70 and

  • a circle having a diameter equal to [2]

    70

    a circle having a diameter equal to 70 Z of the input diameter. Peripheral zone is within circles 70 and

  • Published value [1]

    90

    90 7 of the input diameter.

  • Published value [2]

    7

    90 7 of the input diameter.

  • minimum contrast. X-ray conditions [1]

    80

    minimum contrast. X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al-input dose rate 20 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast. X-ray conditions [2]

    7

    minimum contrast. X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al-input dose rate 20 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast. X-ray conditions [3]

    0.2

    minimum contrast. X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al-input dose rate 20 mR/mn.

  • minimum contrast. X-ray conditions [4]

    20

    minimum contrast. X-ray conditions : 80 kVp - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al-input dose rate 20 mR/mn.

  • (

    4

    (4) The conversion factor is the value of the viewing screen luminance corresponding to a determined X-ray

  • (

    6

    (6) - The luminance gain is the ratio of luminance of the image intensifier to the luminance of a Massiot -

  • Fluor - Sirius fluoroscopic screen having a luminance of

    0.012

    Fluor - Sirius fluoroscopic screen having a luminance of 0.012 cd/m2 per mR/s. Both are irradiated in

  • the same conditions [1]

    80

    the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm Al filter - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a

  • the same conditions [2]

    20

    the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm Al filter - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a

  • the same conditions [3]

    7

    the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm Al filter - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a

  • the same conditions [4]

    0.2

    the same conditions : 80 kVp - 20 mm Al filter - HVL 7 £ 0.2 mm Al. The luminance is measured by a

  • (

    6 V

    (6) The background luminance is the luminance of output screen when normal operating voltages are

  • the field. The dimensions of the images measured on the viewing screen are respectively [1]

    11

    the field. The dimensions of the images measured on the viewing screen are respectively 11 and |2. The

  • the field. The dimensions of the images measured on the viewing screen are respectively [2]

    2

    the field. The dimensions of the images measured on the viewing screen are respectively 11 and |2. The

  • {

    8

    .{8) - The image persistence is the residual luminance measured at a determined time after removal of X-ray

  • Cathode C Black [1]

    320

    Cathode C Black 320 - 2g°

  • Cathode C Black [2]

    2

    Cathode C Black 320 - 2g°

  • INPUT DIAMETER \ B

    220

    INPUT DIAMETER \ B 220 max————————»=

  • IINPUT SCREEN! @

    212

    IINPUT SCREEN! @ 212 max ——————ee—