picture-tube brightener

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picture-tube brightener [′pik·chər ‚tüb ‚brīt·ən·ər]

(electronics)

A small step-up transformer that can be inserted between the socket and base of a picture tube to increase the heater voltage and thereby increase picture brightness to compensate for normal aging of the tubes.

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