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GS12D

Cold-cathode 12-way counter/selector using glow-discharge stepping for counting, sequencing, and selection functions.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B12A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

GS12D is a cold-cathode 12-way counter/selector, classified as Nixie for this batch. The supplied datasheet was reviewed for ratings, operating conditions, display/counting function, and mechanical information.

Socket description

Duodecal 12-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B12A
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 cathode current
0.35 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

    36 V

  • Selector ways

    10

  • Counting direction

    Bidirectional

Other

  • Maximum counting rate

    4000 pulses/s

Data set 02

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

  • Anode Supply Voltage

    475 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Maximum Cathode/Anode Current

    0.35 mA

    Published datasheet value

Characteristic

  • Minimum Cathode/Anode Current

    0.19 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Running Voltage

    191 V

    Published datasheet value