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TH9428A

High-resolution Thomson-CSF triple-field electronic-zoom X-ray image intensifier with 22, 16, and 11.5 cm input fields. Electronic field selection provides magnified diagnostic X-ray viewing.

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

Description

The Thomson-CSF TH9428A is a high-resolution triple-field electronic-zoom x-ray image intensifier with 22/16/11.5 cm input fields.

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.

Electron-optical image-intensifier structure; electrode voltages and currents 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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

ImageConverterIntensifier

Other

  • Maximum anode voltage

    32 kV

  • Maximum photocathode current

    0.5 uA

  • Maximum g1 current

    1 uA

  • Maximum g2 current

    1 uA

  • Maximum g3 current

    1 uA

  • Maximum g4 current

    10 uA

  • Maximum anode current

    2 uA

  • Luminance/brightness gain

    7000 x

  • Active getter anode voltage

    3.5 kV

  • Input field mode 1

    22 cm

  • Input field mode 2

    16 cm

  • Input field mode 3

    11.5 cm

Characteristic

  • Nominal/full input field diameter

    22 cm

  • Output image diameter

    20 mm