direct-view storage tube

direct-view storage tube

[də¦rekt ¦vyü ′stȯr·ij ‚tüb]

(electronics)

A cathode-ray tube in which secondary emission of electrons from a storage grid is used to provide an intensely bright display for long and controllable periods of time. Also known as display storage tube; viewing storage tube.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.