TH9463

Thomson-CSF electronic-zoom low-light image intensifier with adjustable magnification and approximately 18–22 cm input fields. Designed for intensified optical imaging rather than X-ray conversion.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

The Thomson-CSF TH9463 is a electronic-zoom low-light image intensifier with adjustable magnification and 18–22 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; specialized photocathode/focus/screen values 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 photocathode-to-screen/anode voltage
28 kV
Maximum photocathode current
0.5 uA
Maximum g1 voltage
0.3 kV
Maximum g2 voltage
2 kV
Maximum g3 voltage
5 kV
Maximum g4 current
10 uA
Maximum anode current
2 uA

Characteristic

Input field diameter
18 to 22 cm
Magnification
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