Monicon tube with test card "C"

Monicon tube with test card "C", 1947-1964. Monicon tube with test card "C"

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Monicon tube with test card "C", 1947-1964.
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Monicon tube with test card "C", 1947-1964.

The Monicon was an image generation tube which fit in a Monoscope camera. It would display the image etched on to the target plate and was used to produce test cards and logos thus avoiding pointing a TV camera at a chart for a prolonged period of time, which would burn the image into the camera tube.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/51
Materials:
glass and electronic components
type:
image intensifier tube