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* http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tubes/crt/crt_phosphor_research.pdf
* http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tubes/crt/crt_phosphor_research.pdf
 
* [http://w140.com/062-0852-01_Cathode-Ray_Tubes_Jul69.pdf Tektronix Circuit Concepts: Cathode Ray Tubes (see chapters 9 through 16)]
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File:Phosphors.jpg|Table of Standard Phosphors
File:Phosphors.jpg|Table of Standard Phosphors
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Revision as of 11:56, 4 May 2014

The CRT in Tektronix oscilloscopes often had a standard phosphor based on the intended application of the instrument. On request, other phosphors were available. The phosphor affects:

  • trace color
  • maximum trace brightness
  • trace width
  • persistence time
  • writing rate
  • resistance to burns

Further reading: