Description
Sperry T3617-00 12" Green Phosphor Monochrome Monitor 6-Pin CRT Vintage 1987
The Sperry T3617-00 is a 12-inch green phosphor monochrome CRT desktop monitor produced by Sperry Corporation in May 1987 (Revision C). It uses a 6-pin round DIN-style signal connector and draws 32 watts at 120V AC. The monitor produces a sharp green-on-black display characteristic of the phosphor-based terminals common to business computing in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Sperry T3617-00
- Screen size: 12 inches (CRT)
- Display type: Monochrome green phosphor
- Signal connector: 6-pin round (DIN-style) on rear panel
- Power: 120V AC, 0.5A, 32W
- Hardware revision: Rev C
- Manufactured: May 1987 (Sperry Corp)
- Front controls visible: power and brightness/contrast adjustment knobs
- Rear panel includes: 6-pin round signal input, adjustment controls
- Cable not included: requires a 6-pin round to 9-pin adapter cable for connection
- Monitor only — no signal cable included
Applications
Sperry Corporation was a major American computer and technology company that merged with Burroughs in 1986 to form Unisys, just as this monitor was being manufactured. The T3617-00 was designed for use with Sperry PC and compatible systems common in business, government, and institutional settings during the mid-1980s. Green phosphor monochrome monitors like this were the standard display for text-based computing in that era — used for word processing, spreadsheets, database terminals, and business applications running on DOS. They were prized for their crisp, high-contrast text rendering compared to color monitors of the period. Today these monitors are sought by vintage computer collectors, retrocomputing enthusiasts, and anyone restoring a period-correct Sperry, early Unisys, or IBM-compatible 1980s desktop system. The 6-pin round signal connector was used on Sperry's own systems and requires an adapter to interface with the 9-pin CGA/EGA standard connector found on IBM PC-compatible video cards.
This Sperry T3617-00 12-inch green phosphor monochrome CRT monitor has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The beige plastic housing shows light surface scuffs typical of equipment from this era, and the screen displays a green phosphor image as seen in the photos. The rear panel, controls, and 6-pin round signal connector are all intact. Please note: no 6-pin to 9-pin signal cable is included — you will need a 6-pin round to standard 9-pin adapter cable to connect this monitor to your system. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sperry |
Model: |
T3617-00 |
MPN: |
T3617-00 |
Type: |
Monochrome CRT Monitor |
SKU: |
10136 |
Screen Size: |
12 inches |
Display Technology: |
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) |
Phosphor Color: |
Green |
Signal Connector: |
6-Pin Round (DIN-style) |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev C |
Manufacture Date: |
May 1987 |
Power Requirements: |
120V AC, 0.5A, 32W |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Compatible With: |
Sperry PC/IT, Unisys PC systems with 6-pin round signal output |
Seller Notes: |
Monitor only — no 6-pin to 9-pin signal cable included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This Sperry T3617-00 12" green phosphor monochrome CRT monitor is in good used condition with light surface wear. Housing and controls are intact. No 6-pin to 9-pin signal cable included. Please view our photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |