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* These are the various Nixie Tubes we have operating data for from Burroughs, National (Wang), Raytheon, NEC, Amperex, Philips, and Numitrons from RCA.

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GENERAL NIXIE TUBE and VFD DATA that may interest you:
Hard to find ZM1000 tube data below:
Amperex ZM1000 Data
Get the full data sheets HERE:
Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5
GoogleGROUPS!
Go ThereCLICK HERE

To visit the on line NIXIE group at Google, post questions, get info, share info, learn about Nixie clock design and much more. The previous Yahoo group has moved to this new location.
BurroughsBurroughs DataBurroughs
HERE's some locally stored NIXIE TUBE
General Info,
Mechanical Info,
Spec Sheets,
and Voltage Considerations.
Here are miniature pinouts (7009), and full size (6844).

HERE's More European Nixie Data for ZM-, GS-, GN- and other types. Worth a visit!

Åke's NEW Tube Site
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Lots of Nixie data and CRTs.

CLICK to see the Nixie article in IEEE Spectrum
CLICK to see the great article on Nixies in IEEE Spectrum,
June 2002.

More off-site NIXIE tube data
continually in progress Go ThereHERE
from A. J. Franzman!

Visit FRANK's Electron Tube Pages.
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World's larget tube data index!

Need VFD Data? Try these sites:
Futaba Displays and Noritake-Itron Displays
CLICK to see Burroughs data
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Original Burroughs Nixie and Panaplex data sheets!
Visit the amazing tube archives at World Power Systems!
CLICK to visitCLICK HERE
to see their amazing archives of original Burroughs data, everything you ever wanted to know about multiplexing and tube life, plus the original information about how Panaplex displays work. Wahoo! A treasure trove of rare and hard to find information.
YET MORE orignal Burroughs spec. sheets on the wonderful WPS site.
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NEWInterested in electronic artwork based on numerical displays and similar technology?
Visit Guy Marsden's unique site, and see what he has made from nixies, numitrons, and LEDs. Many fascinating creations can be viewed from CLICK to mailGuy Marsden. Drop by his site and say hi from us!
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NEWInterested in a unique electronic clock?
Have a peek at this fascinating project that produces a digital clock on a CRT, instead of nixie tubes. A great and incredibly creative project from CLICK to mailDavid Forbes. Drop by his site and say hi from us!
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NEWA scope-based electronic clock
The Dutchtronix AVR Oscilloscope Clock. A very clever microcontroller based digital clock that drives your under-utilized scope between other uses. Designed by Jan de Rie you can email him here: E-mail Jan. Drop by his site and say hi from us. Now shipping the Version 3 software, with many new features!
Oscilloscopeclocknixiecrt.com
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NEWScope and Nixie Clock Kits of all kinds from Oscilloscopeclocknixiecrt.com.
An interesting assortment of kits and finished CRT and Nixie Tube clocks for sale.
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NEWWant to understand how Nixie tubes, Numitrons, LCDs and CRTs really work? Have a look a this great site from CLICK to mailRick Furr for clear and beautifully illustrated explanations of the physics behind display technology.
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E1T, CLICK for bigger PIC!NEWWant to understand how the fabled Philips E1T cathode ray scalar counting tube works? Have a look a this detailed history from Ronald Dekker for the complete story behind this amazing device.

Want the original factory 6370/E1T Datasheet? CLICK HERE for a PDF.
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CD11NEWNeed info on all those strange Japanese Nixies like CD11's, CD91's and the 57/58xx series marketed by Burroughs and National? Have a look at this site. All in Japanese, but the base diagrams and some operating data are easily readable. An amazing resource, worth a visit!

Note: numbers may be prefixed by B for Burrough, NL for National
Medium sized tubes may have a suffix for spacer, long leads, etc.

Miniature
4041
7009
7977
8502
Medium
5853
5855
5870
Medium
5750
Large/Std.
8422
5991
59917A
Large/Std.
8421
5031
5092/A
6844A
8037

Jumbo
8423
6033
6091
7153

0.31"Digit
0.6"Glass
11 pin
0.5"Digit
0.5"Glass
14 pin
0.55"Digit
0.5"Glass
14 pin
0.6"Digit
0.7"Glass
14 pin
0.6"Digit
1.0"Glass
13 pin
0.8"Digit
1.2"Glass
13 pin
Sizes of NIXIES

Burroughs Data Sheets
Provided and scanned courtesy of David Forbes!
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Burroughs Burroughs Miniature Nixie Tubes
Data Sheet covers these nixie tube numbers:
B4021
B4032
B4081
7009
7977

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Burroughs Burroughs Standard / Super Nixie Tubes
Data Sheet covers these nixie tube numbers:
B5031
B5092
B6033
B6091
6844A
7153
8037

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Burroughs Burroughs Large / Jumbo Nixie Tubes
Data Sheet covers these nixie tube numbers:
B7094
B8091

Click on the drawing at left to bring up the full sized data sheet, includes tube specs, pinout and mechanical drawings.

Want to build a digital clock?
Want to build a Digital Clock, but have no idea how to start? Here are the original data sheets from National Semiconductor on their famous clock chips, and the special HV driver for both panaplex and nixie tubes. You can Visit National Semiconductor by clicking on their logo below. These are no longer production parts, however, and you have to h8nt for them as surplus parts.
National Semiconductor, CLICK to visit!
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Datasheets (all in Adobe PDF format)
CLICK to downloadDS7880 / DS8880 HV seven segment driver, for Panaplex displays.
CLICK to download
MM5309, MM5311, MM5312, MM5313, MM5314, MM5315
Integrated Clock Chips
, with multiplexed BCD and seven segment outputs.


CLICK to downloadMM5375 Series Integrated Clock Chip
Second generation with multiplexed seven segment outputs, alarm and options. Good for Panaplex displays, not for nixies.


NationalNATIONAL NL-Series NIXIE TUBE DATA

National NL-840 Series Nixie Tubes
NL-840
CLICK HERE to download the JPG factory datasheet (Includes NL8xx-9xx Tubes)


AVOID over-current, or tubes will darken prematurely!


German Nixies, Z Series
NIXIE
Z560M

Z560M

Z560M

Z560M GERMAN TUBES
These red-filtered tubes are a physically larger envelope than the very common Burroughs 5092/8421, but are pin and function compatible.


Standard size digit horizontal view tubes, they have a glass filler at the bottom (requires a standard 13 pin circular socket with a center hole, a standard US 13 pin circular socket can be drilled out to fit). These are classic tubes from Germany, like new condition pulls, all 100% tested. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright, with an integral red contrast filter (can be removed by soaking in hot water). The lit images are at +170VDC and a 22K series resistor, its rated typical current is 2mA. The pins are tinned, appear to be solderable for the very brave.
The digit height is 5/8 inch, width is 1 1/8 inch.

CLICK to downloadCLICK HERE for full PDF data sheet.
Datasheet covers Z560M, Z5600M, Z566M, Z5660M, Z568M, Z5680M, Z570M, Z5700M.
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These tubes have very attractive, true form characters, fantastic appearance for clocks!. The hexagonal front anode has a very nice unique, high-tech appearance, same as the Mullard tubes.


Japanese Nixies, CD Series
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NIXIE
CD71

Hitachi

Vertical view, solderable leads, 9mm digit height miniature NIXIE tubes. RH decimal point.

BASE DIAGRAM
Note that one lead has a red dot on the lead to identify it, but it is NOT the anode!

View shows the mechanical pin orientation relative to the correct forward view of the tube.
Works at >150V, 160V-170V/33K gives good results.
PIN FUNCTION
Pin 1 ANODE
Pin 2 K9
Pin 3 K1
Pin 4 K0
Pin 5 K2
Pin 6 K3
Pin 7 K4
Pin 8 K5
Pin 9 K7
Pin 10 K6
Pin 11 K8
Pin 12 K-RHDP
CD90P

NIXIE
CD90P

Hitachi

Vertical view, solderable leads, 9mm digit height miniature NIXIE tubes. RH decimal point.

BASE DIAGRAM
Note that one lead has a red dot on the lead to identify it, but it is NOT the anode!

View shows the mechanical pin orientation relative to the correct forward view of the tube.
Works at >150V, 160V-170V/33K gives good results.
PIN FUNCTION
Pin 1 ANODE
Pin 2 K4
Pin 3 K9
Pin 4 K0
Pin 5 K1
Pin 6 K5
Pin 7 K3
Pin 8 K6
Pin 9 K2
Pin 10 K8
Pin 11 K7
Pin 12 K-RHDP


British Dekatrons, GC Series
GC10B Dekatrons
CLICK for locally cached PDF Data sheet
CLICK for Ericsson Data sheet (PDF File)


CLICK HERE for Frank's Vacuum Tube References, for GC10B data
Prototype Spinner
Spinner Prototype

Building Your Own Dekatron Spinner (115VAC/60Hz)
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The incoming AC line voltage (115VAC) is rectifed and multiplied by the cascade multiplier. Under load, this produces +450VDC with about 100V of AC ripple, which is used to power the tube. Ripple can be reduced by increasing the capacitor size from 0.22uF, but the risk of shock goes up proportionally. This circuit stores very little energy, but can still be quite dangerous.
CAUTION! The 0.22uF capacitors REMAIN CHARGED even with AC power removed, and must be carefully discharged if you will be working on the circuit! All capacitors should be rated at 250VDC or better, plastic film or similar types.
The spinner takes the incoming 60Hz line frequency, and feeds it into the Dekatron counting input, so that it whirls around 6 times a second (divides by 10). Very visually entertaining, BUT be CAREFUL, 450VDC is present, and is potentially fatal if touched. The Varistor is shown to prevent line transients from damaging the circuit, you may want to add a power switch, etc.
Ground NO PART of this circuit, and be sure everything is well insulated from any possible human contact. A pic of the Prototype is to the left.


Philips Nixies, ZM Series
ZM1080
ZM1082
Connections
Base diagram, view from bottom


RCA/Apollo Numitrons, DA, DR Series
DA/DR Series
Numitrons
DA-1300
DR1300
DA-1310
DR1320

DA-2000
DR2000
DA-2010
DR2010
DA-2020
DR2020

DA-2100
DR2100
DA-2110
DR2110
DA-2120
DR2120

DA-2300
DR2300
DA-2310
DR2310
DA-2320
DR2320
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CLICK on the images for Full data sheets from IEE for these tubes, applies to IEE, Apollo and RCA tubes.

RCA Numitron Factory Data Sheets
DR2XXX Series

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3015 Series Minitrons
3015-F Minitron

MINITRON DISPLAY
3015-F




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MINITRON
Miniature 16 PIN DIP Minitron incandescent 7-segment display.
Vertical view, miniature size, filament type 7-segment tube, fully solderable, or fits in standard IC socket.


Can be driven from conventional 7447 LED drivers, will display any color with filtering, great for clocks, no HV required, run from 3-9VDC, 5VDC optimum.



RUSSIAN Nixie Tubes
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
NIXIE
IN-1


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IN-1 Physical Dimensions
IN-1 Physical Dimensions
Lit IN-1 IN-1 RUSSIAN STANDARD SIZED TUBES
(these are physically larger than similar 5092/8421 style tubes)


Standard horizontal view tubes, with plug in keyed bases (11 pins). These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factory, new old stock. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright. Its rated current is 3mA.
The digit height is 17mm, the overall width is approx. 35mm. The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for clocks. The Anode (pin 11) is at the edge of the keyway pin gap (keyway is between 1 and 11). Note that the 2 and 5 are the same electrode, turned upside down. Click on the digits below to see them lit.

IN-1
IN-1 Pinout
View from REAR
Pin 1, K1
Pin 2, K2
Pin 3, K3
Pin 4, K4
Pin 5, K5
Pin 6, K6
Pin 7, K7
Pin 8, K8
Pin 9, K9
Pin 10, K0
Pin 11, Anode
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
NIXIE
IN-2


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IN-2 Physical Dimensions
IN-2 RUSSIAN SUB-MINIATURE TUBES
(these are physically larger than 7009/7977 and 4041 tubes, but interestingly, have the same pin circle with thicker pins)


lit tube at only +140VDC, has very crisp displaySub-Miniature horizontal view tubes, with PC pins (tinned). These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factory, new old stock. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright. The lit image is at only +140VDC, rated voltage is +170VDC , and a 47K series resistor, its rated current is 1.5mA.
The digit height is only 9mm, the overall width is approx. 5/8 inch (19mm). The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for Nixie Wristwatches, and seconds displays on larger clocks. The Anode (pin 11) is very easy to identify, it has white insulation inside, and is at the edge of the pin gap.

IN-2
IN-2
View from REAR
Pin 1, K1
Pin 2, K2
Pin 3, K3
Pin 4, K4
Pin 5, K5
Pin 6, K6
Pin 7, K7
Pin 8, K8
Pin 9, K9
Pin 10, K0
Pin 11, Anode
Pin 12, Removed
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
NIXIE
IN-14

IN-14 Nixies

IN-14 Nixies


IN-14 RUSSIAN TUBES


Standard vertical view tubes, with long flying leads. These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factory, new old stock. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (the rated voltage, but it will run much lower), and a 33K series resistor, its rated current is 2.5mA.
The digit height is 18mm, the overall width is 19mm. The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for Nixie clocks, easy to wire, no sockets required. The Anode (pin 1) is very easy to identify, it has white insulation inside, and is at back of the tube when the digits are facing you. The silicone base insulator improves the mechanical strength of direct board attachment, without damaging tubes.

IN-14
IN-14 Pinout
View from Bottom
Pin 1, Anode
Pin 2, LHDP
Pin 3, K1
Pin 4, K2
Pin 5, K3
Pin 6, K4
Pin 7, K5
Pin 8, K6
Pin 9, K7
Pin 10, K8
Pin 11, K9
Pin 12, K0
Pin 13, RHDP
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
NIXIE
IN-16

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IN-16 Dimensions


IN-16 RUSSIAN MINIATURE TUBES


Miniature vertical view tubes, with long flying leads. These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factory, new old stock. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (the rated voltage, but it will run much lower), and a 47K series resistor, its rated current is 1.5mA.
The digit height is 13mm, the overall width is approx. 1/2 inch (13mm). The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for Nixie clocks, and seconds displays on larger clocks. The Anode (pin 1) is very easy to identify, it has white insulation inside, and is at back of the tube when the digits are facing you. The silicone base insulator improves the mechanical strength of direct board attachment, without damaging tubes.

IN-16
IN-16 Pinout
View from Bottom
Pin 1, Anode
Pin 2, K1
Pin 3, K7
Pin 4, K3
Pin 5, LHDP
Pin 6, K4
Pin 7, K5
Pin 8, K6
Pin 9, K2
Pin 10, RHDP
Pin 11, K8
Pin 12, K9
Pin 13, K0
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
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IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC!


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NIXIE
IN-17
IN-17 RUSSIAN SUB-MINIATURE TUBES
(these are physically narrower than 7009/7977 and 4041 tubes, but have a slightly larger digit, and are taller)


IN-17Sub-Miniature horizontal view tubes, with flying leads. These are classic tubes from the old soviet union (marked CCCP). These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (the rated voltage, but it will run much lower), and a 47K series resistor, the tube runs well out to about 82K, its rated current is 1.5mA.
The digit height is only 9mm, the overall width is approx. 1/2 inch (14mm). The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for Nixie Wristwatches, and seconds displays on larger clocks. The Anode (pin 1) is very easy to identify, it has white insulation inside, and is at the edge of the pin gap. The silicone base insulator (which seesm to be in random colors) can be removed for a more compact assembly, but it will then leave the bottom glass seal exposed. Some have shiny anodes, some matte (less visible), but they look the same illuminated.

IN-17 TOP

View from REAR
Pin 1, Anode
Pin 2, K0
Pin 3, K1
Pin 4, K2
Pin 5, K3
Pin 6, K4
Pin 7, K5
Pin 8, K6
Pin 9, K7
Pin 10, K8
Pin 11, K9
Pin 12, Removed


Late production Burroughs tubes, 5440 SERIES
16 pin miniature circular base. "A" versions have smooth top.

CLICK HERE to download the National JPG factory datasheet (Includes 544X, 55XX and 58XX Tubes)

B-5441A CLICK for bigger PIC
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Pin # B-5440/A B-5441/A B-5442/A B-5448/A
Pin 1 Anode Anode Anode Anode
Pin 2 K1 K1 - -
Pin 3 K2 K2 K- -
Pin 4 K9 K9 - -
Pin 5 K7 K7 - -
Pin 6 - K-LHDP K-LHDP -
Pin 7 K8 K8 - -
Pin 8 - - - -
Pin 9 K3 K3 - -
Pin 10 K4 K4 - -
Pin 11 - K-RHDP K-RHDP -
Pin 12 K5 K5 - -
Pin 13 K6 K6 K+ -
Pin 14 K0 K0 - -
Pin 15 - - - -
Pin 16 - - - -
Good illumination coverage/brightness achieved at +165-175VDC with a 27K to 33K series resistor.


Standard Burroughs tubes, large circular and oval bases.
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Pin # 8421
B-5092

13 Pin Circular
8422
B-5991

14 Pin Oval
Pin 1 Do Not Connect Anode
Pin 2 Anode K0
Pin 3 K0 K9
Pin 4 K9 K8
Pin 5 K8 K7
Pin 6 K7 K6
Pin 7 K6 K5
Pin 8 Do Not Connect K4
Pin 9 K5 K3
Pin 10 K4 K2
Pin 11 K3 K1
Pin 12 K2 -
Pin 13 K1 -
Pin 14 -

Burroughs B-5870 Base Diagram
Wire lead miniature Nixie tubes, Burroughs, National, etc.
NL-5870
NIXIE
NL-5870 PIN connections

12 Pin, 4 rows style.
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Anode K6
K7 K5
K-LHDP K8 K4 K-RHDP
NC K3
K9 K2
K0 K1
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Burroughs
B-5971
NIXIE
B-5971
B-7971
B-8971

Alphanumeric
Nixie Tube
Reference Data
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7441A Drivers
National
DM7441AN
Nixie Tube Driver IC
7441A Data
Positive logic, ABCD high inputs (low to high order) drive the outputs LOW to the equivalent value, 0-9. For example ABCD=1000=Display1, ABCD=1010=Display5, etc. The maximum tube supply voltage should not exceed +200V, +170VDC is optimal for most tubes. There is no provision for zero blanking.
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HP Internal Nixie Tube/Panaplex Numbers, and Industry Equivalents
1970-0002 10 Digit, end view. Characters 0-9, Ionization at 170VDC, Anode current 2.2mA average. Diameter 1.040in. Seated height 1.060in. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5092, National Labs NL-5092.
1970-0009 14-pin, 10 Digit, end view. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5991, National Labs NL-5991.
1970-0012 14-pin, Polarity indicator, end-view. Ionization at 170VDC, Anode current 2.0mA average. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5992, National Labs NL-5992.
1970-0016 TUBE-ELECTRON NIXIE TUBE; NON-MERCURY TYPE; NUMERAL INDICATOR, 10 DIGIT; GAS FILLED; COLD CATHODE; 0.790 BY 1.020 BY 0.862 IN SEATED HEIGHT; 14 PIN BASE; IONIZATION 170 VDC MAX; CATHODE CURRENT 1.5mA MIN, 3.0mA. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5961, National Labs NL-5961.
1970-0017 TUBE-ELECTRON READOUT DEVICE; SIDE VIEWING, 10 DIGIT NUMERICAL INDICATOR. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5440, National Labs NL-5440.
1970-0018 TUBE-ELECTRON READOUT DEVICE; SIDE VIEWING; 10 DIGIT NUMERICAL, WITH RIGHT AND LEFT DECIMAL POINTS. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5441, National Labs NL-5441.
1970-0025 TUBE-ELECTRON READOUT DEVICE; 11 PIN; 10 DIGIT; SIDE VIEWING. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5560, National Labs NL-918/5560.
1970-0028 TUBE-ELECTRON SIDE VIEWING; 10 DIGIT NUMERIC; 0.610 IN HIGH NUMERALS, INVERTED 0.750 IN MAX DIA; 2.050 IN MAX HIGH; 14 PINS 0.050 IN DIA ON 0.650 IN DIA CIRCLE BASE. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5445, National Labs NL-5445.
1970-0032 TUBE-ELECTRON SIDE VIEWING: (PLUS)+; (MINUS)-; (OVERLOAD) Q; 0.610 IN NUMERAL HEIGHT NOM; 2.050 IN MAX HEIGHT OVERALL; 0.750 IN MAX DIA; 14 PINS 0.050 IN DIA ON 0.650 IN DIA CIRCLE BASE. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5448, National Labs NL-987.
1970-0035 TUBE-ELECTRON IND-ALPHANUMERIC; 0 TO 9; RIGHT/LEFT. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5441-A, National Labs NL-5441A.
1970-0037 TUBE-ELECTRON NIXIE TUBE; READOUT: MV; GAS FILLED; COLD CATHODE; SIDE VIEW- ING; 0.750 BY 2.050 IN LONG; 1.80 SEATED HEIGHT; IONIZATION 170 VDC MAX; CATHODE CURRENT 3.5 MA MAX. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5450, National Labs NL-988.
1970-0042 INDICATOR-ALPHANUMERIC; 0 TO 9; LEFT RIGHT; ORDER ITT 5870 ST TUBE. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5870ST, National Labs NL-5870ST, Richardson Electronics 1970-0042.
1970-0047 TUBE-ELECTRON READOUT DEVICE; + AND - INDICAT- OR; GAS FILLED, COLD CATHODE, SIDE VIEWING; IONIZATION= 170VDC MAX; 0.750 IN DIA MAX; 1.750 IN OVERALL LENGTH; 1.500 IN SEATED HEIGHT. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5442A, National Labs NL 5442A.
1970-0054 INDICATOR-NUMERIC; 14 PIN; 10 DIGIT; SIDE VIEW. ORDER ITT 5870 S TUBE. Known equivalents: Burroughs B5870S, National Labs NL-5870S, Richardson Electronics 1970-0054.
1970-0066 TUBE-ELECTRON IND-NUMERIC; 20 PIN; 2 DIGIT; 7 SEGMENT. Known equivalents: Babcock Electronics SP-352, Beckman Industries SP-352.
1970-0067 TUBE-ELECTRON IND-NUMERIC; 20 PIN; 1.5 DIGIT; 7 SEGMENT. Known equivalents: Babcock Electronics SP-351, Beckman Industries SP-351.
1970-0071 TUBE-ELECTRON IND-NUMERIC; 16 DIGIT; .250 IN CHAR. Known equivalents: Vishay Intertechnology Inc. 2215804, Burroughs BR16252.
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