Television steering coil control circuit

In summary, the conversation discusses the circuit responsible for raytracing in television CRT tubes. It is a sawtooth generator that controls the movement and retrace of the beam through horizontal and vertical sawtooth slopes. The circuit also includes timing pulses and holds to synchronize the signal generators with the incoming signal. A link to further information on the subject is provided.
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Hi. I'm trying to find information about the circuit which controls raytracing within a television CRT tube (the circuit which controls the current through the steering coils deflecting the beam up down left and right)... How is this precise raytracing accomplished... what type of circuit is involved?
 
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It's a sawtooth generator, actually two of them-- the horizontal and vertical. The horizontal sawtooth slope will cause the beam to move from one side to the other and the return line performs retrace. Same type of thing with the vertical, except the frequency is a lot smaller. IIRC, most sets actually use a stepped sawtooth for the vertical so the horizontal scan is even, otherwise your lines will tilt downward from the left to the right.

There are timing pulses between frames to synchronize the sawtooths so you get smooth video. The vertical and horizontal holds are there to tweak the signal generators to the incoming signal.

Hope this helps.
 
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That helps a lot! Thanks!
 
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BTW, linkage:

http://www.ee.washington.edu/conselec/CE/kuhn/ntsc/95x4.htm

It was hiding in plain sight in my Favorites folder.
 
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Related to Television steering coil control circuit

1. What is a television steering coil control circuit?

A television steering coil control circuit is a type of electronic circuit that controls the horizontal and vertical movement of the electron beam in a television set, which is responsible for creating the images on the screen.

2. How does a television steering coil control circuit work?

The circuit uses a combination of resistors, capacitors, and transistors to generate signals that control the positioning of the electron beam. These signals are sent to the steering coil, which creates a magnetic field that moves the beam horizontally and vertically across the screen.

3. Why is a television steering coil control circuit important?

Without this circuit, the electron beam would not be able to move accurately and precisely, resulting in distorted or incorrect images on the screen. The circuit is essential for the proper functioning of a television set.

4. What are the common problems with a television steering coil control circuit?

The most common problems with this circuit include faulty connections, damaged components, and malfunctioning transistors. These issues can lead to issues with the horizontal or vertical movement of the electron beam, resulting in distorted or misaligned images on the screen.

5. How can problems with a television steering coil control circuit be fixed?

If the issue is caused by faulty connections, they can be easily repaired by re-soldering or replacing the damaged wires. In the case of damaged components, they will need to be replaced with new ones. Malfunctioning transistors can also be replaced, but it is recommended to seek the help of a professional technician for this task.

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