GN5

Gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie numerical indicator designed to display decimal digits by selective glow discharge of shaped cathodes.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: B7G
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

GN5 is a cold-cathode numerical indicator, classified as Nixie for this batch. The supplied sheet provides electrical operating/rating data and display information.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: B7G
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: -
Nominal heater current: -
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

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

Nixie

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Cold-cathode glow-display section; published electrical values retained as parameters.

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

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

Anode Supply Voltage
200 V
Published datasheet value
Normal/Recommended Cathode Current
3.5 mA
Published datasheet value

Characteristic

Minimum Cathode Current
2.5 mA
Published datasheet value
Minimum Extinction Voltage
100 V
Published datasheet value