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The micro-channel plate (MCP) is an extra element that can be included in a CRT to improve the brightness of the
The micro-channel plate (MCP) is an extra element that can be included in a [[CRT]] to improve the brightness of the
trace at high sweep rates.  Typically it sits directly behind the face of the CRT.   
trace at high sweep rates.  Typically it sits directly behind the face of the CRT.   
It requires its own bias voltage.   
It requires its own bias voltage.   

Revision as of 11:56, 20 August 2015

The micro-channel plate (MCP) is an extra element that can be included in a CRT to improve the brightness of the trace at high sweep rates. Typically it sits directly behind the face of the CRT. It requires its own bias voltage.

MCPs have finite life and careful biasing is necessary to get the full life.

MCP tubes are used in the following Tektronix products:

Tektronix MCP CRTs:

MCP diagram

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