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Fluorescent indicator tube and related circuit

US4217578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1977
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 23, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J63/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fluorescent signal level indicator includes two parallel rows of anode electrodes coated with a layer of fluorescent material to emit light when energized in response to an input analog signal exceeding a corresponding one of graduated reference potentials. A cathode electrode is provided for emitting electrons toward the anodes and a grid electrode is mounted between the cathode and anode electrodes for controlling the amount of electrons passing therethrough.

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