GR10M

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: B13B
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

GR10M is a cold-cathode long-life numerical indicator, classified as Nixie for this batch. The supplied sheet provides electrical operating/rating data and display information.

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: -
Socket code: B13B
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

Max plate voltage: 170 V
Max cathode current: 2.5 mA

Applicable published ratings promoted; switching, display, trigger and regulator characteristics 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 Ericsson Telephones Ltd

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

Nominal/running voltage
140 V
Display orientation
End-viewing

Data set 02

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristic

Minimum Cathode Current
1 mA
Published datasheet value
Nominal Running Voltage
140 V
At 2 mA

Other

Maximum Cathode Current
10 mA
Published datasheet value
Normal/Recommended Cathode Current
2 mA
Published datasheet value
Recommended Average Cathode Current
1.5 mA
Published datasheet value
Recommended Peak Cathode Current
7 mA
Published datasheet value
Maximum Average Cathode Current
2.5 mA
20 ms averaging time

Data set 03

1971 Nixie RFT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristic

Anode Ignition Voltage
145 V
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Anode Burning Voltage
135 V
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Anode Extinction Voltage
120 V
Comparable RFT type Z5600M

Other

Minimum Cathode Current
1 mA
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Maximum Cathode Current
2.5 mA
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Peak Cathode Current
10 mA
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Minimum Ambient Temperature
-50 degC
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Maximum Ambient Temperature
70 degC
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Symbol Height
15.5 mm
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Maximum Viewing Distance
10 m
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Maximum Bulb Height
26.5 mm
Comparable RFT type Z5600M
Maximum Bulb Diameter
30.1 mm
Comparable RFT type Z5600M