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Nixies! Nixie Tubes for sale, from Burroughs, Amperex, Philips, Valvo, Mullard, Reflector, National, NEC and Philips Subminiature Russian IN-2 and full sized IN-14's now back in stock, plus K155ID1 / 74141 Driver ICs! |
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![]() STOCK NIXIE TUBES ![]() ![]() We have some new ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() You can order anything here just by picking up the phone, and calling (250) 769-1834 during normal office hours, 8:30AM to 4:30PM PST, OR, Email your order to Susan ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Don't forget these illustrated sections take a few seconds to load, but they are worth the wait! American Nixie Size Comparison Chart
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! 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. ![]() There is a great article on Nixies in IEEE Spectrum, June 2002. |
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![]() 1363 Power Supply and Mating Connector ![]() Complete Parts Kit Taylor 1363 HV Nixie Power Supply |
Taylor 1363 HV Nixie Power Supply![]() ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() CLICK TO EMAIL AN ORDER |
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![]() ![]() A1A Neon Lamps |
Large A1A Neon Lamps!![]() ![]() 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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![]() NE-2 Neon Lamps |
![]() NE-2 Neon Lamps! ![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $1 ea $9/bag of 10 |
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![]() K155ID1 Nixie Driver 74141 Equivalent Pinout (also generally replaces 7441/A parts, but additionally supports blanking) |
K155ID1 / 74141 Nixie Tube 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. | ![]() $3.50 each 6/$18 |
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![]() MPSA42 HV Transistors |
MPSA42 HV Transistors![]() ![]() 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. | 135 Pcs. ![]() $1/each or 10/$8 |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() 22uF/400VDC |
22uF/400VDC![]() 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.![]() $4 Each 10/$33 |
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IN-2 ![]() IN-2, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-2 Physical Dimensions |
![]() (these are physically larger than 7009/7977 and 4041 tubes, but interestingly, have the same pin circle with thicker pins) ![]() 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.
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IN-8 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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.
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IN-8-2 ![]() ![]() IN-8-2 Data, CLICK for bigger PIC! |
![]() ![]() 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! | ![]() $16 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE SZ-8 ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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.
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![]() Original IN-12A/12B Data, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-12A, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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.
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![]() Original IN-12A/12B Data, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-12B, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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.
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IN-14 ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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.
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IN-16 ![]() Lit IN-16 Tubes in Frank Techniek Clock ![]() IN-16, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-16 ![]() View from BOTTOM |
![]() 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!
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IN-17 ![]() IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-17, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() |
![]() (these are physically narrower than 7009/7977 and 4041 tubes, but have a slightly larger digit, and are taller) ![]() 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.
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IN-18 ![]() IN-18 digits, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() IN-18, Click for bigger pic! |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $75 Ea. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() NIXIE 58GSST ((NL) 5866STX) ![]() Graphic courtesty of Alan Franzman |
Hard to Find Symbol Tubes!![]() 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!
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![]() NIXIE 122P224 / B-5092A |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. |
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Z560M ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() 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. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() CLICK for bigger images. 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 ![]() ![]() | ![]() $17 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE Z573M ![]() ![]() |
Z573M GERMAN TUBES![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $15 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 803 |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $15 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NL807 (left) NL840 (right) NIXIE NL 807 |
![]() ![]() 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. | $25 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 809 |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $19 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL 809 |
![]() ![]() 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. | $12 Ea. |
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![]() ![]() New bulk boxed factory stock! NIXIE NL-841 NL841 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $12 Ea. 6/$59 |
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![]() NIXIE NL 841 Factory Boxed |
![]() ![]() ![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits plus LHDP. New, factory boxed tubes. | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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NL 841 See above |
![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, 13 pin (3/10), 10 digits plus LHDP. Used, but very good condition. | $14 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() NIXIE NL 848 |
![]() ![]() 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.
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![]() NIXIE NL 900 |
![]() ![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, NO DP, 13 pin (3/10). As received. | $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 901 |
![]() ![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, LH DP, 13 pin (3/10). As received. | $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 904 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, smooth top, NO DP, 13 pin (3/10). Factory new, note, these are UPSIDE DOWN displays. | ![]() $18 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 950S |
![]() ![]() 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. | $15 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE ZM1000 |
![]() ![]() We have full data for this tube. ![]() | $15 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE ZM1000 |
![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE ZM1001 ![]() |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE ZM1020 |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $22 Ea. |
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ZM1020 / CV5278 |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $22 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE ZM1022 |
![]() ![]() 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. | 5 Mullard $20 Ea. |
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![]() ![]() ZM1040 |
![]() ![]() ![]() The red coating comes off easily when soaked in hot water, rubbed or hit with any solvent, so be careful when cleaning the tubes! ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() $55 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ZM1080/ZM1082 |
Telefunken PERFECT FOR CLOCKS! Flying leads mate with virtually any board layout! No sockets required. Hard tube to locate. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() TESTED B+ = 200VDC with 27K resistor, 170VDC with 15K. | ![]() $18 Ea. |
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ZM1082 |
Philips![]() 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. ![]() ![]() TESTED B+ = 200VDC with 27K resistor, 170VDC with 15K. | $15 Ea. |
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ZM1182 |
![]() ![]() Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, like 8422, works in the same socket. As received, loose new tubes. | ![]() $14 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE ZM1332 |
Long Leads!![]() ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() to download the datasheet. Bottom view at left. | ![]() $16 Ea. |
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NIXIE 1970-0002 ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, same as B-5092/8421, new bulk service stock. Mint condition, marked with HP part number, all tested. | ![]() $18 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE 1970-0009 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE 1970-0012 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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. | $8 Ea. |
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![]() ![]() NIXIE 1970-0013 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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. | $8 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE 1970-0032 ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() Side view, Burroughs B-5448 symbol tube with OL overload character, NEW, excellent condition. | $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE 1970-0037 ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() Side view, National NL-988 symbol tube with M and V characters, NEW, excellent condition. | $12 Ea. |
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![]() ![]() NIXIE 1970-0038 ![]() |
![]() ![]() Side view, National NL-989 symbol tube with K, M, A, V, C and Omega characters, NEW, excellent condition. | $12 Ea. |
![]() ![]() NIXIE 1970-0042 NL-5870ST ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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. | $22 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5031/8037 NL-5031/8037 |
![]() ![]() 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! | $12 Ea. |
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NIXIE B-5032/NL-5032 |
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![]() NIXIE B5092 ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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! | ![]() $25 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE B-5092 |
![]() ![]() 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! | $12 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5092A ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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! | $14 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5440 |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | ![]() $25 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL-5440 B-5440 |
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![]() NIXIE NL-5440A |
![]() ![]() Appear NEW, 100% tested, all excellent condition, reboxed. ![]() | ![]() $24 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5441 NL-5441 |
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NL5441 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Side view, large digit NIXIE tubes, miniature 16 pin pluggable base type, RH/LH DP. New, factory boxed tubes. | $20 Ea. |
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B-5441 |
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![]() NIXIE B-5441A |
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Z5600M ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() CLICK for bigger images. |
![]() 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. | $17 Ea. |
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![]() These clear side view tubes have long flying leads, and are packed in factory boxes. The digit height is 13mm, very nice looking tubes. | $20 Ea. |
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![]() B-5750/S CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE B-5750 / B-5750S |
![]() ![]() 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. | $15 Ea. |
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![]() NL-5750CS, CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL-5750CS |
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![]() NL-5750X, CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL-5750X |
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![]() NL-5750X, CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL-5750X |
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![]() NIXIE B-5755R B5755R |
![]() ![]() 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. | $15 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5855ST |
![]() ![]() 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. | $10 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL-5859CS |
![]() ![]() 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. | $15 Ea. |
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![]() B-5866, CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE B-5866 |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $18 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL-5870L |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. | $20 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5870ST |
![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5870T |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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![]() ZM5900, Click for bigger PIC! NIXIE Z5900M ![]() |
![]() 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. | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-5971 B-7971 B-8971 Alphanumeric Nixie Tube Reference Data |
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![]() NIXIE B-5971 |
![]() ![]() Horizontal view, Unusual Alphanumeric NIXIE tubes, have 14 segments. Large characters, can do all digits and letters. New, looks very good, compact spacing format. | ![]() $25 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL-8422/5991 |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | ![]() Have 50 $22 Ea. |
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B-5992 NL-5992 |
![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | $15 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-6091 / 8423 |
![]() ![]() 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 ![]() | $69 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-6844A 6844A |
![]() We have SOCKETS for these tubes! Pinouts full size (6844). | $18 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE NL 7009 |
![]() ![]() Top view, micro-miniature NIXIE tubes. Factory Boxed, new. Here are miniature pinouts (7009) | ![]() $25 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE B-7971 Jumbo Alphanumeric Nixie Tube Reference Data |
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![]() NIXIE B-7971 |
![]() ![]() 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) | $35 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE JAN 7977 Same as 4032 ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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) ![]() ![]() | ![]() $39 Ea. |
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![]() 8031 Nixies, CLICK for bigger PIC! ![]() NIXIE JAN 8037 / NL-8037 |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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.
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![]() NIXIE JAN 8037 |
![]() ![]() 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! | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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B-8037 |
![]() ![]() Top view, large digit NIXIE tubes, new loose tubes. Standard pins. We have SOCKETS for these tubes! | ![]() $18 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE 8421 |
![]() ![]() 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! | ![]() $25 Ea. |
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8421 |
![]() ![]() 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! | $18 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE NL-8422/5991 |
![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | ![]() Have 50 $22 Ea. |
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JAN 8422 |
![]() ![]() 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. ![]() | ![]() Have 4 $22 Ea. |
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![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! NIXIE B/NL 8422/5991 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Top view, NIXIE tubes. Large characters, NO DP. Used tubes, fully tested, excellent condition, compact spacing format. Loose, bulk tubes. 100% tested. ![]() | $18 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE 8423 / B-6091 |
![]() ![]() 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 ![]() | $69 Ea. |
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![]() NIXIE JAN 8502 |
![]() ![]() Top view, micro-miniature NIXIE tubes. Re-boxed (white boxed), look very good (new). | ![]() $20 Ea. |
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USEFUL VACUUM TUBE SITES | |||||
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Frank's tube info search site. Vast index of tube data of all kinds, INCLUDING NIXIES, CRTs and PMTs! | |||||
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Duncan Amp's tube info search site. | |||||
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Åke's Tube Site |
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