Summary

Vidicon for general use in closed circuit television (CCTV) and educational television cameras. Vidicon tubes were the most economical camera tubes available before the advent of semiconductor imaging devices. They were widely used in hand-held television cameras and industrial applications. The image is focused on a photoconductive faceplate and is converted to an electrical signal by being scanned by an electron beam.
Manufacturer: RCA, United States.
6.3 volt indirectly heated cathode.

Physical Description

Tubular bulb with 8 pin base with exhaust tip in centre of base. Top of bulb, including image plate, is broken off.

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