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Method and apparatus for increasing the cathode efficiency in a cathode ray tube

US5130606A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1990
Grant dateJul 14, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N3/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A CRT display system is described wherein a measure of the beam current generated within the CRT is derived and the voltage across the cathode heater modified as a function of this measure. In this way the optimum voltage across the heater coils is maintained, thus preventing "cathode stripping" at times of peak beam currents, and optimizing the CRT's working lifetime.

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