Chapter 2—Functional Descriptions
Beam Current Sense
The cathode current is sensed at the output of the video amplifier, then filtered and amplified so that the output is a 1mV/1uA signal averaged over several horizontal lines (the number of lines depending on the horizontal frequency). This current sense signal is then sent to the VPB as the signal BEAM.
DC Restore
The DC Restore function is accomplished on the Video Amplifier Board when commanded by the CLAMP signal from the VPB. When the CLAMP signal arrives, the video signal has the offset values (Brightness and Threshold) removed so that they will not be changed by the DC Restore circuit. The CLAMP signal causes the output voltage to be sampled and compared to a reference. The difference is sent to the input of the video amplifier to set the new black level for the duration of the next horizontal line.
Arc Protection
The Arc Protection Circuit functions to drain off any energy that arrives at the Video Output Amplifier board due to arcs on the cathode or grids. The arc energy is suppressed by sending it directly to the HVPS chassis via the Arc Ground terminal on the board.
Blanking
The Blanking circuit operates by using the BLANKING signal from the VPB. The BLANKING signal causes an amplifier to drive an AC coupled pulldown of GRID1. G1 voltage is normally
Enable Circuit
The Enable circuit is controlled by the /ENABLE signal from the VPB. The /ENABLE signal, when pulled high, causes both GRID1 and GRID2 to be pulled low: G1 is pulled from nominal
Focus
The FOCUS voltage is a pass through from the HVPS to the CRT. It is not in any way modified by the VOB.
Filament Supply
For the CRT Filament supply, 6.3Vdc from the System PS is simply filtered and sent to the CRT.
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