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Nixie vacuum tubes

Nixie records in Tube Tinker cover 436 tube designations, including 823 preserved original datasheets. Compare bases, sockets, heater requirements, construction, exact variations, and directional replacement options.

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Tube records
436
Original datasheets
823
Variation families
5
Tubes with alternatives
3

About Nixie tubes

Apply this type if the tube is a numerical or alpha display tube, or a decatron.

Electrical range

Nominal heater voltage
1.15–1.5 V
Nominal heater current
0.04–0.06 A

Common nixie characteristics

These are the most frequently recorded attributes among tubes in this category.

Bases

  • Wire lead27
  • 13-17 TGL 68-8721
  • Special 13-pin14
  • 13–17 TGL 68-8712
  • wire-leaded12
  • 16 wire pins6
  • Noval6
  • Wire-leaded4

Sockets

  • B13B97
  • B13D33
  • RTS1423
  • SK20723
  • SK11614
  • SK13614
  • B9A11
  • B7G10

Constructions

  • Nixie432
  • Triode2
  • CounterSelectorSwitch1

Nixie tube list

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  • 0G4

    CounterSelectorSwitch

    0G4 nixie electronic tube specifications and datasheets.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 10TU26

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator cross-referenced to RFT Z560M, intended for direct glowing digit display in electronic readout equipment.

    Base
    13-17 TGL 68-87
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 11TU7

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode decade counting tube that transfers a glow through ten positions to count pulses from zero through nine.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    DUODECAL12
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5870L

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life cold-cathode Nixie indicator displaying digits 0–9 and two decimal points for direct electronic numerical readout.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK207
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5870S

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life cold-cathode Nixie numeral indicator for DC or pulsed operation, displaying digits 0–9 plus two decimal points.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK207
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5870SF

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life 5870-family cold-cathode numerical indicator displaying ten digits and two decimal points for electronic readout systems.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK207
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5870ST

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life 5870-family Nixie indicator for DC or pulsed numerical display, providing digits 0–9 and two decimal points.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK207
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 5870TF

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life cold-cathode 5870-family numeral indicator displaying digits 0–9 and two decimal points for direct electronic readout.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK207
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6476

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode bidirectional decade counter with multiple electrical outputs and direct glow indication of the active counting position.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B12C
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6476A

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode decade counter/readout tube with ten output cathodes and top-viewed glow indication.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B12A
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6482

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode bidirectional decade counter with a single output cathode and direct glow indication for counting and frequency-division circuits.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6844

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode ten-digit numerical indicator for direct electronic readout, with manufacturer data corresponding to the improved 6844A/BD-302 design.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6844A

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode ten-digit Nixie indicator with common anode and suppressor screen for direct numerical display.

    Base
    13-17 TGL 68-87
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 6846

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode glow-transfer counter tube designed for electronic counting and frequency division rather than passive numerical display alone.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 7009

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical/readout tube for direct digit indication in electronic instruments and counting equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 7153

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical/readout device using a comparatively high striking and operating supply for direct digit display.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 7977

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator designed for compact electronic readout equipment.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 7977A

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life miniature Nixie numerical indicator optimized for reliable direct digit display in low-light or dark environments.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 7978

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode gas-filled bidirectional ring-stepping decade counter with visible neon-glow indication of the active count position.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8021

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator cross-referenced to RFT Z560M, intended for direct glowing digit display.

    Base
    13-17 TGL 68-87
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8035

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode decade counting and indicating tube with top-viewed numerical readout and ten separately available output cathodes.

    Base
    CONNECTIONS
    Socket
    BUTTON13
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8037

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life standard-size gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator for dependable direct electronic readout.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8421

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode Nixie indicator cross-referenced to RFT Z560M, intended for direct numerical or character display in electronic equipment.

    Base
    13-17 TGL 68-87
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8422

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life rectangular gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator for direct electronic digit display.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK136
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8423

    Nixie

    Super-size gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator designed for large, highly visible electronic readouts.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8433

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode decade counting, switching, and display tube for forward and reverse counting with ten separately brought-out cathodes.

    Base
    Special 13-pin
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8453

    Nixie

    Long-life neon-filled cold-cathode top-view numerical indicator displaying digits 0–9 for direct electronic readout.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 8502

    Nixie

    Miniature cold-cathode numerical indicator with common anode and ten numeral-shaped cathodes, designed for low-voltage 120 V DC direct readout.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • 9007

    Nixie

    Gas-filled cold-cathode Burroughs Nixie numerical/readout device for direct electronic digit indication.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A101

    Nixie

    Russian two-pulse cold-cathode Dekatron for counting, switching, and counting-calculating equipment, transferring an orange-red glow among successive cathodes.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A102

    Nixie

    Russian two-pulse cold-cathode Dekatron for electronic counting and switching, using visible glow transfer among cathodes to indicate count position.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A103

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. Operation transfers a visible violet-blue discharge between cathodes, providing both an electronic counting or switching function and a directly visible indication of the discharge position.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    RSH30
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A106

    Triode

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron intended for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. A blue visible glow transfers between cathodes as the device advances, combining electronic counting or commutation with direct visual indication.

    Base
    Philips 4-pin
    Socket
    RSH30
    Heater
    1.15 V
    Sections
    1
  • A107

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. It advances a blue visible discharge among its cathodes, allowing the tube to perform sequential counting or switching while displaying the active position.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    RSH30
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A108

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron designed for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. Its violet-blue glow transfers from cathode to cathode, providing sequential electrical operation together with a visible indication of the current state.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • A109

    Triode

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron intended for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. The blue discharge moves sequentially between cathodes, serving as both the active switching/counting mechanism and a visible state indicator.

    Base
    Philips 4-pin
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    1.15 V
    Sections
    1
  • A110

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode glow-discharge Dekatron for counting, switching, and counting/calculating equipment. It transfers a visible blue glow between successive cathodes, providing sequential counting or switching operation with direct visual indication.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4021

    Nixie

    Miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube. Burroughs data specify a 120 V maximum ionization voltage and 120 V recommended minimum supply, with operation through an external series current-limiting resistor.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4022

    Nixie

    Miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube. Burroughs data specify a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and 170 V recommended minimum supply, with documented operating circuits for several supply voltages.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4028

    Nixie

    Miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube in the B4021 electrical family. Manufacturer data specify a 120 V maximum ionization voltage and recommended minimum supply, using external series resistance for current limiting.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4031

    Nixie

    Miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube in the B4032 electrical family. Burroughs specifies a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and recommended minimum supply, with external resistance controlling operating current.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4032

    Nixie

    Miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube. Burroughs data specify a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and 170 V recommended minimum supply, with operating conditions also documented for higher anode supplies.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4032A

    Nixie

    Ultra-long-life miniature gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator intended for low-light or dark environments. Its specialized long-life construction distinguishes it from standard miniature numerical readout tubes.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B4998

    Nixie

    Rectangular miniature cold-cathode Nixie indicator documented by Burroughs in its miniature and standard Nixie comparison material. It is a compact glow-discharge readout device intended for visible indication rather than amplification or switching.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    SK116
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B50113

    Nixie

    Standard-size gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube in the 6844A electrical family. Burroughs specifies a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and recommended minimum supply, with operating circuits extending to higher supply voltages.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B5016

    Nixie

    Standard-size gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube in the 6844A electrical family. Manufacturer data specify a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and recommended minimum supply with external series-resistor current control.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B5018

    Nixie

    Standard-size gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical readout tube in the 6844A electrical family. Burroughs documentation gives a 170 V maximum ionization voltage and recommended minimum supply, plus operating conditions at higher supply voltages.

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B13B
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
  • B5030

    Nixie

    Cold-cathode numeric or character indicator cross-referenced in German comparison data to RFT Z8700M. The source explicitly cautions that comparable types need not be electrically identical, so the comparison establishes function without proving exact RFT ratings.

    Base
    9-12 TGL 11608
    Socket
    B9A
    Heater
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1