R RayRay1132 Member Mar 6, 2021 #1 I'm working on a project using a very simple CRT. (Just the cathode and anode). Do I need to use a rectifier on the cathode of the CRT? Will it rectify by itself?
I'm working on a project using a very simple CRT. (Just the cathode and anode). Do I need to use a rectifier on the cathode of the CRT? Will it rectify by itself?
JimB Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Mar 6, 2021 #2 The quick answer is yes, but there may be some rather odd side effects which render the scheme useless. JimB
The quick answer is yes, but there may be some rather odd side effects which render the scheme useless. JimB
R RayRay1132 Member Mar 6, 2021 #3 JimB said: The quick answer is yes, but there may be some rather odd side effects which render the scheme useless. JimB Click to expand... Wouldn't the crt act like a diode though since the filament is heated?
JimB said: The quick answer is yes, but there may be some rather odd side effects which render the scheme useless. JimB Click to expand... Wouldn't the crt act like a diode though since the filament is heated?