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GR10W

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
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

GR10W is a cold-cathode numerical indicator, classified as Nixie for this batch. The supplied sheet provides electrical operating/rating data and display information.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
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
20 V
Max cathode current
4 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

  • Minimum breakdown voltage

    20 V

  • Nominal/running voltage

    160 V

  • Display orientation

    Side-viewing

Other

  • Maximum cathode/anode current

    4 mA

Data set 02

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    4 mA

    Published datasheet value

Data set 03

1971 Nixie RFT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristic

  • Anode Ignition Voltage

    150 V

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Anode Burning Voltage

    140 V

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Anode Extinction Voltage

    120 V

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

Other

  • Minimum Cathode Current

    1.5 mA

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    2.5 mA

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Peak Cathode Current

    12 mA

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Minimum Ambient Temperature

    -50 degC

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Maximum Ambient Temperature

    70 degC

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Symbol Height

    13 mm

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Maximum Viewing Distance

    8 m

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Maximum Bulb Height

    47.6 mm

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M

  • Maximum Bulb Diameter

    19 mm

    Comparable RFT type Z5700M