The CV45 voltage stabiliser has a maximum current output of 75 mA. This is above the normal range and was, therefore, designed to supply a stabilised voltage directly rather than act as a reference in a stabiliser power supply with a series pass valve.
The striking voltage was 135 volts. Pin 4 is a priming anode to strike the discharge.
The up arrow of the RAF and the plain cylinder inside.
Side view of the bright anode cylinder. The rods passing up into the anode are the cathode and priming anode.
The closed top of the anode cylinder.
The balloon envelope is 50 mm in diameter, and excluding the B4 base pins is 107 mm tall.
