The EMI 9677 is a one inch vidicon camera pick-up tube. The 9677 was made in several variants with the basic 9677 being designated for amateur use.The above article describes the type of vidicon as an Ebitron - electron bombardment induced conductivity. The tube can resolve up to 400 TV lines.
The tube was supplied in an oversized box with the tube located within a foam bock 95 x 90 mm and 170 mm long.
Diagrammatic view,
The cathode on the right with the anode tube on the left. The electrodes are held in position by having the securing pins embedded in glass rods.
The face-plate and target within.
The base with a short pin 9 to ensure correct location. The pins are pristine as this was new and boxed.
The end window envelope is 26 mm in diameter and, excluding the base pins, is 146 mm tall.
