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F9057A

Cold-cathode numeric or character indicator cross-referenced to RFT Z560M. The comparison source warns that equivalent listings are not necessarily electrically identical, so the mapping establishes display function but does not justify transferring exact RFT ratings.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
13-17 TGL 68-87
Socket code
B13B
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

F9057A is a cold-cathode numeric or character indicator tube listed in the supplied German comparison catalog as comparable to RFT type Z560M. The catalog provides electrical and mechanical data for that RFT type, including anode striking, maintaining, and operating limits. The source cautions that comparable types are not necessarily electrically identical, so the mapped RFT values are retained as comparison data rather than asserted as exact original-manufacturer ratings.

Socket description

B13B Nixie 13-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
13-17 TGL 68-87
Socket code
B13B
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

13-17 TGL 68-87 - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

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X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
2.5 mA
Regulator starting voltage
145 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
135 V

Cold-cathode display section; promoted starting/maintaining voltages are anode striking/burning values published for comparable RFT type Z560M.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1971 Nixie RFT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

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Other

  • Comparable RFT Type

    Z560M

    Catalog cross-reference; comparable types are not guaranteed identical

  • Minimum Operating Supply Voltage

    170 V

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Cathode Current Minimum

    1 mA

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Cathode Current Maximum

    2.5 mA

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Peak Cathode Current

    10 mA

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Ambient Temperature Minimum

    -50 °C

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Ambient Temperature Maximum

    70 °C

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Symbol Height

    15.5 mm

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Maximum Viewing Distance

    10 m

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Maximum Bulb Height

    26.5 mm

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Maximum Bulb Diameter

    30.1 mm

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

Characteristic

  • Anode Striking Voltage

    145 V

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Anode Maintaining Voltage

    135 V

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M

  • Anode Extinction Voltage

    120 V

    Published for comparable RFT type Z560M