Electronic tube type
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.
- 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
