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* These are the various Nixie Tubes we have on hand from Burroughs, National (Wang), Raytheon, NEC, Amperex, Philips, Numitrons from RCA, and even Panaplex neon displays from Beckman/Sperry. To save you some frantic email, YES! we DO have sockets in stock at this time, but keep in mind many of these are solderable types if you are experimenting or making clocks, and of course, for repairs and retrofits, the socket is already there.

We have some new (NOS) and some pulls available. All Nixies have good or excellent element visibility, and none have blackened fronts. We are very picky about what we buy and sell, you can be sure these are worth having.
Lots of new NIXIE data just added for your reference. Please note that over-current makes the tubes blacken, and seriously shortens tube life, limit average current to 2.5-3mA for most tubes.

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American Nixie Size Comparison Chart
Miniature
8502
7977
7009
4032/A
4041
4021
Medium
5870
5853
5855
Medium
5750
Large/Std.
8422
5991
Large/Std.
8421
5031
5092
6844
8037
ZM1022

Jumbo
6033
6091
8423

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
Oval
0.6"Digit
1.0"Glass
13 pin
0.8"Digit
1.2"Glass
13 pin
Sizes of NIXIES
NL-807, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NL807 (left) NL840 (right)
National vertical style tubes comparison. Jumbo NL-807
on left, NL840 (and all others, 800, 900, etc.) on right.

Jumbo tube digits are 7/8 in. high x 1/2 in. wide
(similar to the circular 6091/8423).
Standard tubes are 5/8 in. high x 3/8 in. wide
(similar to the circular and oval 8421/8423).
The difference in illuminated area is virtually double.
All these tubes have the same 13 pin 10/3 base style.


Nixie article in IEEE Spectrum
There is a great article on Nixies
in IEEE Spectrum, June 2002.

Russian Nixie Size Comparison Chart
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Nixie Clock Building Parts and Assemblies
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1363 Power Supply and Mating Connector
1363 Power Supply and Mating Connector
Complete Parts Kit
Complete Parts Kit
Taylor 1363 HV Nixie Power Supply
Taylor 1363 HV Nixie Power Supply
NewNewTaylor Electronics
High efficiency (80% typical) DC to DC converter module to drive multiple Nixie tubes. Typical input is 5VDC to 15VDC, and output is regulated +170VDC, adjustable over a wide range, and at up to an incredible 11W of power.

The best power supply for Nixie projects available, we have added a 12 pin gold mating connector to simplify assembly, an input bypass cap, a range setting metal film resistor (for nominal +170VDC output), and 10K trimpot to allow adjustment up to roughly 180VDC for better tube coverage if needed. Everything you need to get this up and running for your project. Easily drives 6 nixie tubes. Download the LATEST full data sheet CLICKHERE. Fully assembled and tested, ready to go! Sorry we were sold out for a while, now back in stock!



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Boxed A1A Neon Lamps
A1A (left), next to 5750 Nixie
A1A Neon Lamps
Large A1A Neon Lamps!
NewNewChicago Miniature
0.5" extended Neon Lamp, ideal for leading 1 digit, for clocks, over-range indications, etc.


Excellent match to most Nizie digits in size and appearance, good drive via a 68K or higher resistor from +170VDC. Note, only one electrode lights with DC drive, be sure to face it forward, both light with AC drive.
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3AG Lamps

NE-2 Neon Lamps


NE-2 Neon Lamps!
NewNewChicago Miniature
0.3" Neon Lamp, ideal for decimal points and colons for clocks, relaxation oscillators, etc.


Good drive via a 100K or higher resistor from +170VDC, need at least 65V to light, always limit current to 1-2mA prevent destruction. Note, only one electrode lights with DC drive, be sure to face negative end forward, both light with AC drive.
200 Pcs.
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NOW Available by popular request!
Russian K155ID1 Driver IC

K155ID1 Nixie Driver
74141 Equivalent Pinout

(also generally replaces 7441/A parts, but additionally supports blanking)


K155ID1 / 74141 Nixie Tube Drivers
NewNewRussian Nixie Drivers
These plastic DIP ICs are the Russian equivalent of the popular (but now unavailable) TTL 74141 driver, which supports display blanking for numbers above 9, which is very useful in many circuits with multiplexing and where blanking is desired for cosmetic reasons. It can also replace earlier non-blanking 7441 drivers with no circuit changes in most cases (above 9, the 7441 alternates between 8 & 2 and 9 & 3 illuminated togther, the 7441A begins again with 0-5 at BCD 10-15). These are excellent quality, late production parts, all in new factory trays. This part is sometimes described by other numbers, as the cyrillic characters can also be read K155UD1, etc. These parts translate 4 line BCD inputs to 10 open collector (0-9) HV cathode driver outputs, very convenient for clock designs. We use this driver in our own clock kits.

Positive logic, ABCD high inputs (low to high order) drive the outputs LOW to the equivalent value, 0-9. For example ABCD=1000=Display 1, ABCD=1010=Display 5, etc. The maximum tube supply voltage should not exceed +200V, +170VDC is optimal for most tubes.
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MPSA42 HV Transistors
MPSA42 HV Transistors
MPSA42 HV Transistors
NewNewNational/Motorola
New HV Driver transistors, perfect for discrete nixie drivers and multiplexed drivers, especially from a microcontroller. 300V Vces/Vcbo, 500mA Ic, 0.6W Pd, beta typically 25-40. EBC TO-92 pinout.
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22uf/400VDC, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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Data
22uF/400VDC
22uF/400VDC
United Chemi-con
United Chemi-con/Nippon Chemi-con, KMG type, 22F/400VDC radial electrolytic capacitor, high temp, 105C rated. Radial leads, 12.7mm in diameter, very compact. Factory new surplus, ideal for tube designs and nixie power supplies with the high voltage/high temp rating.
LOC: CAP202
950 pcs.
NEW

$4 Each
10/$33


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STOCK NIXIE TUBES IN NUMERICAL ORDER
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Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-2


IN-2, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-2, CLICK for bigger PIC!


IN-2, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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 top 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. These can be directly soldered to boards.

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
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-8

IN-8 and mating socket
Lit number 5 digit IN-8 RUSSIAN TUBES


Standard side view tubes, 11-pin plug in base (same socket as IN-2 tubes). These are classic tubes from old soviet union military production, all new old stock. These test very well, great looking true-form digits (different 2 and 5), and are very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (optimum 170-180VDC), and a 33K series resistor, its rated current is optimally 2.5-3.0mA per digit.
Lit number 2 digit Lit number 7 digit
The digit height is 18mm, the overall width is 17mm and total height is 50mm. The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. Great for Nixie clocks, beautiful characters. The Anode (pin 1) is easy to identify, it has insulation inside, and is at back of the tube when the digits are facing you.

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$12 Ea.
$15 with socket
Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-8-2

IN8-2 Tubes


IN-8-2 Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-8-2 Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!
Lit number 5 digit, IN-8-2 IN-8-2 RUSSIAN TUBES


Standard side view tubes, with long flying leads. These are classic tubes from old soviet union military production, all new old stock. These test very well, great looking true-form digits (different 2 and 5), have a decimal point, and are very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (optimum 170-180VDC), and a 33K series resistor, its rated current is optimally 2.5-3.0mA for digits, 0.3-0.4mA for the decimal point.
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 easy to identify, it has insulation inside, and is at back of the tube when the digits are facing you. Getting very hard to find!
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
SZ-8, 8 Lit
NIXIE
SZ-8

SZ-8, CLICK for bigger pic!
CLICK for bigger PIC!

5 Lit
Zhishiquan
SZ-8, Note glass stem!, CLICK for bigger PIC!
SZ-8 Zhishiquan Chinese TUBES
Standard top view tubes, 13-pin plug in base (exact same pinout as US standard B-5092/8421 and euro ZM560 tubes, but with center glass stem). These are beautiful new factory tubes from chinese military production, all new old stock, excellent quality. We have tested every tube. These test very well, exceptionally nice looking true-form digits (different 2 and 5, super zero), and are very bright, even at low voltage. The lit images are at +170VDC, and a 33K series resistor. Note, this requires either our Euro 13 pin nixie socket or you can use the 13+1 saddle socket, but you will have to drill a center clearance hole for the glass stem,like the ZM560. Factory boxed.
0 Lit
2 Lit
The digit height is 0.60 inches, the glass diameter is 1.13 inches. Exceptionally nice tubes for clocks. Pins are tinned, and could be soldered directly if a spacer is used underneath, and stresses are avoided.


CLICK to downloadCLICK HERE for full Z560M PDF data sheet, same general data except not red in front.
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Part Number / Tube Image
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IN-12A NIXIE
IN-12A Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!
Original IN-12A/12B Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!

IN-12A, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-12A, CLICK for bigger PIC!

01234
56789
IN-12A Lit (9) IN-12A RUSSIAN TUBES

Standard horizontal view tubes, plug in base, with solderable pins. These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factory, new old stock. These test very well, large digits (the 2 and five are the same element, just upside down relative to each other), and very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (optimum 170VDC), and a 33K series resistor, its rated current is 2mA. EVERY TUBE 100% TESTED before shipment.
The digit height is 18mm. Great for Nixie clocks, easy to wire, and compact mounting due to the oval glass shape. These are pin, socket and functionally compatible with US B-5991 and 8422 tubes (with the exception of the glass seal at the rear), which can be very handy. YES, WE HAVE SOCKETS FOR THESE! $4 each with tube purchase only. Pin numbers fully marked on the sockets.

IN-12A
IN-12A
View from BOTTOM
Pin 1, Anode
Pin 2, K0
Pin 3, K9
Pin 4, K8
Pin 5, K7
Pin 6, K6
Pin 7, K5
Pin 8, K4
Pin 9, K3
Pin 10, K2
Pin 11, K1
Pin 12, N/C
On IN-12B,
Pin 12 is DP.
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Description
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IN-12B NIXIE
IN-12A Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!
Original IN-12A/12B Data, CLICK for bigger PIC!

IN-12B, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-12B, CLICK for bigger PIC!

01234
56789
IN-12A Lit (9) IN-12B RUSSIAN TUBES

Standard horizontal view tubes, plug in base, with solderable pins. These are classic tubes from the old soviet union Reflector factories, new old stock, incredibly, dated 9005! These test very well, large digits (the 2 and five are the same element, just upside down relative to each other), and very bright, the B versional also has a LH DP. The lit images are at +170VDC (optimum 170VDC), and a 33K series resistor, its rated current is 2mA. Lits views are from 12A, which is identical.EVERY TUBE 100% TESTED before shipment.
The digit height is 18mm. Great for Nixie clocks, easy to wire, and compact mounting due to the oval glass shape. These are pin, socket and functionally compatible with US B-5991 and 8422 tubes (with the exception of the glass seal at the rear and additional LHDP!), which can be very handy. YES, WE HAVE SOCKETS FOR THESE! $4 each with tube purchase only. Pin numbers fully marked on the sockets.

IN-12B
IN-12A
View from BOTTOM
Pin 1, Anode
Pin 2, K0
Pin 3, K9
Pin 4, K8
Pin 5, K7
Pin 6, K6
Pin 7, K5
Pin 8, K4
Pin 9, K3
Pin 10, K2
Pin 11, K1
Pin 12, DP
On IN-12B,
Pin 12 is LHDP.
30
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-14

IN-14 Nixies

IN-14 Nixies


IN-14 Lit, 170VDC-33K 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, have large digits, and are very bright. The lit images are at +170VDC (optimum 170-180VDC), and a 33K series resistor, its optimal rated current is 2.5mA.
The digit height is 18mm, the overall width is 19mm. Note that the digits 2 and 5 are made from the same electrode, see the pics below. 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. All in stock have red bases.

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
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
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NIXIE
IN-16

Lit IN-16 Tubes
Lit IN-16 Tubes in Frank Techniek Clock
IN-16, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-16, CLICK for bigger PIC!


IN-16 Dimensions

IN-16
IN-16 Pinout
View from BOTTOM
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 (different 2 and 5, for better appearance), 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. 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. A very attractive tube when lit!

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
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-17

IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC!


IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC!


IN-17
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), 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, 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 can be removed for a more compact assembly, but it will then leave the bottom glass seal exposed. Some have shiny anodes, some matte, if you order multiple tubes, we will bundle like tubes together as much as possible. 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
Last 2
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
NIXIE
IN-18

IN-18 digits, CLICK for bigger PIC!
IN-18 digits, CLICK for bigger PIC!

IN-18, Click for bigger pic!
IN-18, Click for bigger pic!


Data, CLICK for bigger pic! IN-18 GIANT RUSSIAN TUBES

GIANT side tubes, with plug in base. These are the most sought after nixies in the world, due to their giant digits. The lit images are at +170VDC, its optimal rated current is 4mA.
The digit height is an incredible 40mm. Note that the digits are all true-form, and visually very pleasing. The dimensional diagram is in millimeters. We have only this one batch of new tubes, as they were very costly to buy. We sometimes have the mating sockets for these, $15 if in stock.
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NIXIE
58GSST
((NL) 5866STX)



Graphic courtesty of Alan Franzman
Hard to Find Symbol Tubes!

ITT
Miniature nixie tube from ITT, NEW in factory bulk trays. Perfect for adding some interest to homebuilt clocks, as they have 4 interesting symbols, Spiral, Sine Wave, Plus and Minus! Bottom spacer, +170VDC/2mA supply typical. Same size/shape and foot print as National/Burroughs 5850/70 style tubes. Can be used to show timing souce (spiral for GPS, sine for line, + for battery, etc.) or to show clock heart beat. Very hard to find!




Pin 1 (Minus) Cath.
Pin 2 (Sine) Cath.
Pin 3 (Spiral) Cath.
Pin 6 (Plus) cath.
Pin 7 Anode
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Part Number / Tube Image
Description
Quantity
Price Ea.
122P224
NIXIE
122P224 / B-5092A
122p224
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes
, very popular type, used, very good condition, large dia. 13 pin. See also 8421 in list (same tube). This is a house numbered B-5092/A with Krypton 85 doping, has a slight pink tint. Excellent condition, fully tested. Some have both numbers, some only one number, all are the same tube. Uses the standard pinout.
40
$15 Ea.
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NIXIE
Z560M

Z560M

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Z560M

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NEW! Z560M WF GERMAN TUBES
These red-filtered tubes are a physically larger envelope than the very common Burroughs 5092/8421 or ZM1020, but are pin and function compatible. These are all NEW tubes, excellent condition!

Standard size digit top view tubes, they have a glass filler at the bottom (requires a euro standard 13 pin circular socket with a center hole). These are classic tubes from Germany, mint condition, 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), same tube as Z5600M, but with added red filter. 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, note the individual pins are slightly smaller in diameter than US made B- 5092 types, and are loose in a US made socket.
The digit height is 5/8 inch, width is 1 1/8 inch.

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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.
Matching Euro Sockets
Mating Socket, TOP Mating Socket, BOTTOM
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$17 Ea.
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Z573M, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NIXIE
Z573M

CLICK to downloadCLICK HERE for full PDF data sheet.
Z573M Base
Z573M GERMAN TUBES
NEW!These red-filtered tubes are made with flying leads, great for clocks, no socket required.. These are all NEW tubes, with full leads, excellent condition!

0.5 inch (13mm) high side view tubes. These are classic tubes from Germany, used in many current clock kit designs. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright, with an integral red contrast filter (can be removed by soaking in hot water). Require only 1.5mA at 170VDC to operate.
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$15 Ea.
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NL 803
NIXIE
NL 803
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits, LHDP. New, loose tubes. Slightly wider glass than NL840/841, electrically the same, look and test great. Fits the RTS-14 standard socket.
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$15 Ea.
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NL-807, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NL807 (left) NL840 (right)

NIXIE
NL 807
NationalJUMBO TUBES!

NATIONAL
Side view, JUMBO digit NIXIE tubes
, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits, no DP. Used tubes, very good condition (rear blue national markings are rubbed off on some tubes), fully tested and re-boxed by us. Note how much larger they are than the standard NL840 shown to the right. Digits are 7/8 in. high, 1/2 in. wide. They are great for clocks, you can use smaller digits like the NL840 for seconds or minutes for a great visual effect.

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$25 Ea.
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NIXIE
NL 809
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, interesting offset characters with LHDP (not connected)
, 10 digits, no DP. New tubes, outstanding condition, reboxed by us. Similar to 8422 with DP.

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NEW
$19 Ea.
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NIXIE
NL 809
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, interesting offset characters with LHDP (not connected), 10 digits, no DP. Used tubes, good condition, reboxed by us. Similar to 8422 with DP.

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$12 Ea.
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#2 #5
New bulk boxed factory stock!
NIXIE
NL-841 NL841

Made in USA!
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10)
, 10 digits, LH DP. New, IN BULK FACTORY CARTONS, tubes are blank (no markings) becuase National would custom mark them for clients like Wang and others as ordered.

These genuine US made tubes have very attractive true-form digits, with specific 2 and 5 characters. Digits are 0.610 inches high, the largest digit size before moving up to Jumbo tubes. EVERY tube is 100% tested on all digits to insure good operation at your end. We had 500 of these earlier, just got in two more cases of 100 for your clock projects! Full factory data is HERE.

Sorry, no RTS-14 sockets left in stock for these, but loose pc pins can be used for attachment.
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NEW
$12 Ea.
6/$59
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National NL-841
NIXIE
NL 841

Factory Boxed
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits plus LHDP. New, factory boxed tubes.
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NEW
$20 Ea.
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NIXIE
NL 841

See above
NATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits plus LHDP. Used, but very good condition.
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$14 Ea.
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#8
NIXIE
NL 848
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 14 pin (10/4).
New bulk stock, spotless mint condition, from National. This is the dual decimal point version of the very popular NL-840, fully interchangeable, socket compatible (if all 14 pins are present). Full data is HERE.

#1 #2
#3 #5
Shown at +170VDC, 33K anode resistor.
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NEW
$12 Ea.
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NL-900
NIXIE
NL 900
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, NO DP, 13 pin (3/10). As received.
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$12 Ea.
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NL-901
NIXIE
NL 901
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, LH DP, 13 pin (3/10). As received.
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$12 Ea.
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NL 904
NIXIE
NL 904
NationalNewNewNATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, NO DP, 13 pin (3/10). Factory new, note, these are UPSIDE DOWN displays.
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NEW
$18 Ea.
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NL-950S
NIXIE
NL 950S
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, RH/LH DP, socket or solder, appears to be the same as Burroughs B-585x series. As received, look new.
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$15 Ea.

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Lit ZM1000 Tube at 170VDC
NIXIE
ZM1000
Amperex
UsedAmperex Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, LHDP, unusual type, 14 pin solderable/plug in base. Heavily requested, used but look and test great.

We have full data for this tube.



Tube data is HERE!
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$15 Ea.
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ZM1000, used tubes
NIXIE
ZM1000
Amperex
Amperex
Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, LHDP, unusual type, 14 pin solderable/plug in base. Heavily requested, used tubes, visible darkening, but still good used condition, fully tested.

We have full data for this tube.



Tube data is HERE!
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$12 Ea.
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Philips ZM1001
NIXIE
ZM1001

PHILIPS
Philips Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, same general appearance and pinout as standard ZM1000 tube, but has the following symbols, +, -, X, Y, Z, and a sine wave. Very nice appearance, 100% tested, factory boxed.
zm1001 - sineZM1001 -minusZM1001 -plusZM1001 -XZM1001 -ZZM1001 -Y
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$18 Ea.
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NIXIE
ZM1020
LIT ZM1020NEWNEW
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, same general appearance and pinout as standard 5092 tube, slightly bigger glass, red front contrast coating. Very nice appearance, 100% tested, all NEW, individually bagged to prevent scratching, excellent condition. Same as ZM1022, but with red high contrast fronts. Note, these require a 13 pin socket with a center hole, to allow the bottom seal to fit. Very rare to find these in such good condition, all the same 8037 date code! Appear to be Valvo/Philips, but no maker's mark.
Last 1
NEW
$22 Ea.
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NIXIE
ZM1020 / CV5278
ZM1020, lit with +175VDC, 39KTelefunken - Tesla
Top view, large digit NIXIE tube, same general appearance and pinout as standard 5092 tube, slightly bigger glass, red front contrast coating. Very nice appearance, 100% tested, all NEW, unboxed. Same as ZM1022, but with red high contrast fronts. Note, these require a 13 pin socket with a center hole, to allow the bottom seal to fit.


Also have 3 with scratched red coating, otherwise perfect, $18 ea. Coating can be removed by soaking in hot water.
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$22 Ea.
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NIXIE
ZM1022
ZM1022, lit with 170VDC, 33K
DARIO / Mullard
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, same general appearance and pinout as standard 5092 tube, slightly bigger glass. Very nice appearance, 100% tested, all mint condition. Note, these require a 13 pin socket with a center hole, to allow the bottom seal to fit. Look like new, but loose packed.
7 Dario

5 Mullard

$20 Ea.
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GIANT NIXIES!
Philips

zm1040-front

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ZM1040
CLICK for bigger PIC!Uses standard 13 pin round sockets (in stock)

Great NEW giant vertical view tubes, with red contrast filter. Made by PHILIPS, but are bulk tubes, individually wrapped with the pin protectors installed, have only the batch code (1321T) printed on the tubes. Large quantity just available, these fit the new 13 pin PC mounting sockets we have, note that they require a small depression in the center to clear the tube seal closure. CLICK HERE to see another lit digit.
The red coating comes off easily when soaked in hot water, rubbed or hit with any solvent, so be careful when cleaning the tubes!
CLICK for Data Sheet! These nixies fit the same 13 pin circular socket as the more common 8421/5092A, but the pinout is different, see the data sheet to the left for details. The common anode is the same, but pin assignments are offset by one digit relative to the 5092A. The lit digits are +175VDC with 39K in series they are very bight, but require little energy.
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$55 Ea.
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BRAND NEW BOXED NIXIES!
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ZM1080/ZM1082
Telefunken
PERFECT FOR CLOCKS!
Flying leads mate with virtually any board layout! No sockets required. Hard tube to locate.
Great vertical view tubes, 13mm digits, with flying leads (approx. 1.5 inches), NO SOCKET REQUIRED! Easily routed to any existing PC Board layout for other tubes!

Great for clocks and other homebrew projects. Made by Telefunken, the boxes SAY ZM1080, BUT the tubes have NO red coating or markings, which is really a ZM1082. Drive requirements are reduced from the values below if PREBIAS (PR) pin is grounded via a 10 Megohm resistor. This partially pre-ionizes the gas and makes ignition much easier.
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CLICK HERE for BOTTOM BASE DIAGRAM.
TESTED B+ = 200VDC with 27K resistor, 170VDC with 15K.
Last 3
NEW

$18 Ea.
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Look Like ZM1080 above, with short leads

ZM1082
Philips
Solderable leads mate to pc board layout, no socket required. Hard tube to locate.
Great used side view tubes, 13mm digits, with trimmed leads (approx. 0.3 inches)! clean pulls, excellent condition. Drive requirements are reduced from the values below if PREBIAS (PR) pin is grounded via a 10 Megohm resistor. This partially pre-ionizes the gas and makes ignition much easier.
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CLICK HERE for BOTTOM BASE DIAGRAM.
TESTED B+ = 200VDC with 27K resistor, 170VDC with 15K.
Last 4
$15 Ea.
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NIXIE
ZM1182
Siemens
SIEMENS
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, like 8422, works in the same socket. As received, loose new tubes.
Just 4

$14 Ea.
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ZM1170
Philips

Great NEW side view red coated nixies with flying leads. Made by PHILIPS, factory boxed.
Just 2



$20 Ea.
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Siemens ZM1332, CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NIXIE
ZM1332
Long Leads!

Siemens
Siemens
Minaiture wire leaded nixie tube from Siemens, NEW in factory boxes. Perfect for homebuilt clocks, no sockets required, very easy to connect! LH/RH DP, bottom spacer, +170VDC/3mA supply, same as US National/Burroughs 5870 style. 13.1mm/0.5" digit height.

                   Front
ZM1332 Base diagram

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to download the datasheet.
Bottom view at left.
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$16 Ea.
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Looks like B-5092/8421

NIXIE
1970-0002

HP Parts
Lit B-5092A at 170VDC
HPlook newNATIONAL/HP
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, same as B-5092/8421, new bulk service stock. Mint condition, marked with HP part number, all tested.
Have 10
NEW

$18 Ea.
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NIXIE
1970-0009

HP Parts
HPlook newNATIONAL/HP
Top view, compact spacing format, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type, new bulk service stock. See also 8422, B-5991 (same style tube), marked with HP part number, all tested.
Have 1
NEW

$12 Ea.
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1970-0012
NIXIE
1970-0012

HP Parts
HPNATIONAL/HP
Top view, compact spacing format, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type, +/- symbols. As received. See also 8422, B-5991 (same style tube, but symbols), marked with HP part number.
3
$8 Ea.
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1970-00131970-0013
NIXIE
1970-0013

HP Parts
HPlook newNATIONAL/HP
Top view, compact spacing format, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type, +/- symbols. As received. See also 8422, B-5991 (same style tube, but symbols), marked with HP part number.
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$8 Ea.
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1970-0032
NIXIE
1970-0032

HP Parts
HPlook newlook newBurroughs/HP
Side view, Burroughs B-5448 symbol tube with OL overload character, NEW, excellent condition.
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$12 Ea.
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1970-0037
NIXIE
1970-0037

HP Parts
HPlook newlook newNational/HP
Side view, National NL-988 symbol tube with M and V characters, NEW, excellent condition.
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$12 Ea.
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1970-0038
1970-0038
NIXIE
1970-0038

HP Parts
HPlook newNational/HP
Side view, National NL-989 symbol tube with K, M, A, V, C and Omega characters, NEW, excellent condition.
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$12 Ea.
HP1970-0042
HP 1970-0042
NIXIE
1970-0042

NL-5870ST

HP Parts
HPlook newNational/HP
Side view, National NL-5870ST, 0-9 digit tube with dual decimal points, NEW, excellent condition, in factory tubes. Getting very hard to find in any condition.
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$22 Ea.

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B-5031 - 8037
NIXIE
B-5031/8037
NL-5031/8037
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type, some single, some dual marked. Used, look great, as received, large dia. 13 pin. See also 8421 in list (same tube).

We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
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$12 Ea.
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Very late style, pic to come
NIXIE
B-5032/NL-5032
BURROUGHS Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, late style, new in the box and loose stock.
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NEW
$15 Ea.
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Boxed B5092
NIXIE
B5092

Lit B-5092A at 170VDC
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very popular type, Early factory boxed (uncommon!), large dia. 13 pin. These are new (old stock), boxed, tested. See also 8421 in list (same tube).
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
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NEW
$25 Ea.
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CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NIXIE
B-5092
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very popular type, used very good condition, large dia. 13 pin. May have idents partially rubbed off. Fully tested for digit coverage and striking voltage. See also 8421 in list (same tube).
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
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$12 Ea.
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B-5092
NIXIE
B-5092A

Lit B-5092A at 170VDC
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very popular type, used very good condition, large dia. 13 pin. Fully tested for digit coverage and striking voltage. See also 8421 in list (same tube).

We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
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$14 Ea.
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B-5440
NIXIE
B-5440
Burroughs
BURROUGHS
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, No DP (although posts will glow if excited). Used in HP test gear, very popular tube. New factory boxed tubes.


Tube data is HERE!
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$25 Ea.
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NL5440
NIXIE
NL-5440
B-5440
NationalBurroughs NATIONAL + Burroughs
BURROUGHS and NationalSide view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. Used in HP test gear. Fully tested, look very good.

Tube data is HERE!
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$20 Ea.
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NL-5440A
NIXIE
NL-5440A
NationalNATIONAL Vertical view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style, 1980's date codes, with smooth top, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, No DP (although posts will glow if excited). Used in HP test gear.



Appear NEW, 100% tested, all excellent condition, reboxed.


Tube data is HERE!
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$24 Ea.
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B-5441
NIXIE
B-5441
NL-5441
NationalBurroughsBURROUGHS + National Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. Used in HP test gear. Used but excellent condition, very clear, test great.
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$22 Ea.
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NIXIE
NL5441
National
NATIONAL
Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. New, factory boxed tubes.
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$20 Ea.
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NIXIE
B-5441
BurroughsBURROUGHS Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style with smooth top, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. Used in HP test gear. New, boxed, excellent condition.
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$25 Ea.
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B-5441A
NIXIE
B-5441A
BurroughsBURROUGHS Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very late style with smooth top, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. Used in HP test gear. New, boxed, excellent condition.
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$25 Ea.

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NIXIE
Z5600M

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CLICK to downloadCLICK HERE for full PDF data sheet.

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Z5600M GERMAN TUBES
These clear 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, we can provide new PC mating sockets, pre-drilled for $4 each). These are classic tubes from Germany, like new condition pulls, all 100% tested. These test very well, great looking digits, and very bright, same tube as Z560M, but no red filter. 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.

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.
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$17 Ea.
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NIXIE
Z5700M


CLICK to downloadCLICK HERE for full PDF data sheet.
Z5700M GERMAN RFT TUBES
These clear side view tubes have long flying leads, and are packed in factory boxes.
The digit height is 13mm, very nice looking tubes.
Just 4
$20 Ea.
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B-5750/S CLICK for bigger PIC!
B-5750/S CLICK for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
B-5750 / B-5750S
BurroughsBURROUGHS
Side view, medium digit (0.55 inch characters) NIXIE tubes, short PC leads can be soldered directly to a PCB or trimmed and plugged in, includes bottom spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder attachment. Look New but arrived in bulk, so not certain, all tested! Pic shows both the SHORT (S) lead version 1/8 spacer, 3/16 leads, and the no suffix parts, 1/8 spacer, 1/2 leads) Built using the full height glass envelope.
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$15 Ea.
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<NL-5750CS, CLICK for bigger PIC!
NL-5750CS, CLICK for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
NL-5750CS
NationalNational Medium digit, side view 0.55 inch nixies, 1/4 inch spacers and 3/16 inch leads can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, works out to be the same height as the B-5750/S parts, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Used, tested National tubes. Look great, perfect for homebrew projects, easily soldered. Built using the smaller glass envelope, but lit display is the same height.
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$16 Ea.
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NL-5750X, CLICK for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
NL-5750X
NationalnewnewNational Medium digit, side view 0.55 inch nixies, High 1/2 inch spacers and 1/4 inch leads can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, includes unusual spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Factory boxed National tubes. Look great, perfect for homebrew projects, easily soldered. Built using the smaller glass envelope.
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$22 Ea.
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NL-5750X, CLICK for bigger PIC!
NL-5750X, CLICK for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
NL-5750X
NationalNational Medium digit, side view 0.55 inch nixies, High 1/2 inch spacers and 1/4 inch leads can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, includes unusual spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Used, tested National tubes. Look great and probably new, but arrived in bulk, perfect for homebrew projects, easily soldered. Built using the smaller glass envelope.
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$16 Ea.
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Burroughs B5755R
NIXIE
B-5755R
B5755R
Burroughs BURROUGHS
Vertical view, medium digit (0.55 inch characters) NIXIE tubes, with spacers and short leads that can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, includes bottom spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder attachment. Excellent condition tubes pulled from low time display assemblies, and are fully tested and known good. These are designed for multiplexing, but are otherwise identical to similar based/shaped tubes (B-5750, etc.), and work in either direct or multiplex applications.
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$15 Ea.
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B-5855st
NIXIE
B-5855ST
BurroughsBURROUGHS
Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, can be soldered to PCB, includes bottom spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder attachment. As received, pullouts.
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$10 Ea.
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B-5859S
NIXIE
NL-5859CS
NationalNATIONAL
Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, RH/LH DP, socket or solder, appears to be the same as National NL-950S series. Used tested tubes, look very good.
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B-5866, CLICK for bigger PIC!
B-5866, CLICK for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
B-5866
BurroughsBURROUGHS
Side view, medium digit NIXIE tubes, can be soldered to PCB, includes bottom spacer/insulator and 6 long flying leads, has only + (plus) and - (minus) signs, great for a clock heartbeat signal. Extremely attractive, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder attachment. Factory new boxed parts.
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National NL-5870L
NIXIE
NL-5870L
NationalNATIONAL
Vertical view, medium digit (0.5 inch characters) NIXIE tubes,
with long flying leads, can be soldered directly to a PCB, includes bottom spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder attachment. Factory boxed (shelf worn) new tubes.
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Burroughs B-5870ST
NIXIE
B-5870ST
BurroughsBURROUGHS
Side view, medium digit (0.5 inch characters) NIXIE tubes, can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, includes bottom spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive and widely used in many test equipment items, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder or socket attachment. New, unplugged from un-used Burroughs display assembly, very attractive! See also 1970-0042, same tube.
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Burroughs B-5870ST
NIXIE
B-5870T
BurroughsBURROUGHS
Side view, medium digit (0.5 inch characters) NIXIE tubes, with long flying leads, can be soldered directly to a PCB or plugged in, includes bottom 1/4 inch spacer/insulator, 14 pins, both LH/RHDP. Extremely attractive and widely used in many test equipment items, ideal for experimenters thanks to solder or socket attachment. New, loose packed, very attractive! See also 1970-0042, same tube.
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$20 Ea.
NIXIE
NL-5870 PIN connections
VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM:
Anode K6
K7 K5
LH DP K8 K4 RH DP
Anode K3
K9 K2
K0 K1
Also matches all related physical tube footprints, like 5750, etc.
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ZM5900, Click for bigger PIC!
ZM5900, Click for bigger PIC!

NIXIE
Z5900M

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Z5900M GERMAN WF TUBES
These new clear side view tubes have long flying leads.
The digit height is 10mm, LH+RH DP. Very nice looking tubes, easy to use with flying leads.
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B-5971
NIXIE
B-5971
B-7971
B-8971

Alphanumeric Nixie Tube Reference Data
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ORIGINAL
DATA
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B-5971
NIXIE
B-5971
BURROUGHS
Horizontal view, Unusual Alphanumeric NIXIE tubes, have 14 segments. Large characters, can do all digits and letters. New, looks very good, compact spacing format.
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$25 Ea.
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CLICK for bigger PIC!
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NIXIE
NL-8422/5991
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large characters, NO DP. NEW factory boxed, test great. Compact spacing format. Same as mil 8422 tube, Burroughs B-5991 commercial tube, and HP 1970-0009. Every tube fully tested, known good, all have same late 80's date code. Incredibly rare to have such a big batch of factory new boxed tubes.


Tube data is HERE!

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$22 Ea.
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NIXIE
B-5992
NL-5992
BURROUGHS/NATIONAL
Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large +/- characters only, NO DP. New, boxed, look very good, compact spacing format. Match 5991 in appearance. Every tube fully tested, known good.


Tube data is HERE!
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JUMBO NIXIES!

compare with standard nixie!
NIXIE
B-6091 / 8423
* BURROUGHS
Jumbo top view
,


great for large display clocks, etc. Same 13 pin socket/base and pin-out as the standard 5031/5092/8421, but significantly larger digits. The lit digit size is 0.8", inside 1.2" glass, this is the biggest top view numerical display we have. Burroughs called it a SUPER Nixie.

Very good used condition, but every tube is fully tested and inspected, all guaranteed to work properly! Most have some of the printing rubbed off due to years of handling, but are the tubes indicated, so we have priced these as used tubes. We even have sockets for them now! A great chance to get some large tubes for that special clock you have been planning, and these still need only +170VDC. These are wide angle, long life tubes, and classic American quality. See the full factory data HERE.
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$69 Ea.
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Lit NL-6844A
NIXIE
B-6844A
6844A
Burroughs Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, common early type. Seems to be essentially the same tube as the mil-spec 8421, but an earlier mechanical design. Every tube has been fully tested, and cycled to be sure it will strike correctly when you use it. Very orange color when lit.
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!

Pinouts full size (6844).
5
$18 Ea.
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NL7009
NIXIE
NL 7009
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, micro-miniature NIXIE tubes. Factory Boxed, new. Here are miniature pinouts (7009)
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NEW
$25 Ea.
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B-7971
NIXIE
B-7971

Jumbo Alphanumeric Nixie Tube Reference Data
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B-7971
NIXIE
B-7971
*BURROUGHS
Side view, unusual Alphanumeric NIXIE tubes, have 15 segments, 17 pin base. Large characters, can do all digits and letters. Used, look very good, HUGE SIZE!

We also have used mating sockets for them at $7 ea. (with tubes ONLY)

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$35 Ea.
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JAN 7977 Miniature Nixies
NIXIE
JAN 7977
Same as 4032

B 7977 Miniature Nixie
National
SUBMINIATURE
TUBES!

National
Top view, micro-miniature NIXIE tubes. New, MIL-spec boxed tubes every tube has been 100% electrically tested. These have a surrounding black sleeve to prevent light leakage when closely spaced, and are the smallest known nixie tube made, with excellent characters. Very popular for Nixie Wristwatches! Here are compatible miniature pinouts (7009)

Lit number 2
List number 5
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NEW
$39 Ea.
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8031 Nixies, CLICK for bigger PIC!
8031 Nixies, CLICK for bigger PIC!

8037 Nixies
NIXIE
JAN 8037 / NL-8037
National
National/Richardson
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, new MIL boxed tubes. We have both NL 8037 and JAN 8037, same price. Very versatile and high quality tube, can work in any of these popular tube locations:
(B) 5031, 5092/A, 6844/A and 8421. Great for clocks.

Lit 2 Lit 3
Lit 4 Lit 8

We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
3 Left
NEW
$20 Ea.
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Raytheon 8037

NIXIE
JAN 8037
Raytheon
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, new MIL boxed tubes. Unlike other tubes with the 13 pin base, these have tin plated leads, and appear to be directly solderable.
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
4 Left
NEW
$20 Ea.
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NIXIE
B-8037
Burroughs
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, new loose tubes. Standard pins.
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
2
NEW
$18 Ea.
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Raytheon 8421


NIXIE
8421
NATIONAL
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type, NO DP, 13 pin circular type. New, premium boxed tubes from Raytheon.
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!

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NEW
$25 Ea.
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NIXIE
8421
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, very common type (same as B-5092), NO DP, Used, fully tested, very good condition.
We have SOCKETS for these tubes!
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$18 Ea.
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CLICK for bigger PIC!
CLICK for bigger PIC!
NIXIE
NL-8422/5991
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large characters, NO DP. NEW factory boxed, test great. Compact spacing format. Same as mil 8422 tube, Burroughs B-5991 commercial tube, and HP 1970-0009. Every tube fully tested, known good, all have same late 80's date code. Incredibly rare to have such a big batch of factory new boxed tubes.


Tube data is HERE!

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$22 Ea.
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NIXIE
JAN 8422
RAYTHEON
Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large characters, NO DP. NEW factory white boxed, test great. Compact spacing format. Same as mil 8422 tube, Burroughs B-5991 commercial tube, and HP 1970-0009. Every tube fully tested, known good.


Tube data is HERE!

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CLICK for bigger PIC!
CLICK for bigger PIC!


NIXIE
B/NL 8422/5991

NationalNATIONAL + Burroughs
Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large characters, NO DP. Used tubes, fully tested, excellent condition, compact spacing format. Loose, bulk tubes. 100% tested.


Tube data is HERE!
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$18 Ea.
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JUMBO NIXIES!

compare with standard nixie!
NIXIE
8423 / B-6091
* BURROUGHS
Jumbo Top view
,


great for large display clocks, etc. Same 13 pin socket/base and pin-out as the standard 5031/5092/8421, but significantly larger digits. The lit digit size is 0.8", inside 1.2" glass, this is the biggest horizontal view numerical display we have. Burroughs called it a SUPER Nixie.

Excellent condition, old production inventory stock from the 70's we just bought, unused and perfect. Every tube is fully tested and inspected, all guaranteed to work properly! Most have some of the printing rubbed off due to handling. We even have sockets for them now! A great chance to get some large tubes for that special clock you have been planning, and these still need only +170VDC (although slightly higher produces a better image. These are wide angle, long life tubes, and classic American quality. See the full factory data HERE.
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$69 Ea.
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min nixie
NIXIE
JAN 8502
NationalNATIONAL
Top view, micro-miniature NIXIE tubes. Re-boxed (white boxed), look very good (new).
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NEW
$20 Ea.
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