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What was the TV screen called before plasma?
Prior to flat screen TVs the technology was CRT (cathode ray tube)
Why television are also known as cathode ray tube?
because cathode ray tube is the heart of the television.
What does cathode ray tube mean?
A cathode ray tube is what was used in televisions and computer monitors before the advent of the LCD, LED, and Plasma tv screens. They are big, bulky, and very heavy. They are a vacuum tube, with an approximately flat face, on the inner surface of which is deposited a phosphor. When electrons from the cathode asembly reach the phosphor, they cause it to glow at that spot.
Do plasma T.V's use cathode ray tubes?
No
Who used cathode ray tube?
A cathode ray tube (CRT) was the main way images were presented to people before LCD, Plasma and LED screens were produced. Everyone who watched television or used a computer before 1996 or so watched CRT screens.
Do LCD TVs use cathode ray tubes?
Some early flat screen TVs used cathode ray tubes, but the flat faced tubes were harder to make and heaver than the older curved faced tubes. When newer designs (e.g. plasma, LCD, LED) came out that naturally produced flat screens and were lighter weight than cathode ray tubes, they rapidly made flat screen cathode ray tube TVs obsolete.
What TV screen lasts longest?
Cathode Ray is by far the winner on staying power. In 2nd place at maybe 10 yrs each are plasma & lcd, your choice.
Do new TVs use CRT?
Cathode Ray Tubes are becoming obselete with the adcent of flat screen TVs and High definition broadcasting. Plasma and LCD screens do not use CRTs.
What is the full meaning of CRT in computer?
A "CRT" is a cathode ray tube. An old style computer monitor (not computer).
Where are the cathode rays used the present?
Today you can find cathode ray tubes (crts) in TVs that are not plasma or LCD, along with some microwave ovens. They are also used in ATM machines, security cameras, and oscilloscopes among other things.
What is CRT in TV terms?
The CRT refers to cathode ray tube. This is the oldest of the varous TV types. More recent developments have been projection, plasma, etc.
What is an example of a cathode ray tube found in most American homes?
Cathode ray tubes are the screens of old fashioned televisions and computer monitors.
