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ZM1030

Gas-filled cold-cathode decimal indicator displaying digits 0–9 in measuring and counting instruments. It is the red-filtered member of the ZM1030/ZM1032 pair, using shaped glow cathodes for direct numerical readout.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
Noval
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
-

Description

Gas-filled cold-cathode decimal Nixie indicator for digits 0 through 9 in measuring and counting instruments. ZM1030 is the red-filtered member of the ZM1030/ZM1032 pair.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
Noval
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Noval - 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
4 mA
Regulator minimum current
3 A
Regulator maximum current
5 A
Regulator starting voltage
170 V
Regulator maintaining voltage
140 V

Single indicator/counting section. Nixie-specific electrical ratings and operating data are retained in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

1965 Nixie Valvo

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

  • Ignition voltage

    170 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Burning voltage

    140 V

    Typical glow voltage

  • Extinction voltage

    110 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Display digit height

    15 mm

    Side-view digits

  • Display format

    10 digits

    Biquinary 0-9 display

Other

  • DC supply voltage

    200 to 300 V

    Published examples 200, 220, 250, 300 V

  • DC cathode current

    3 to 5 mA

    Absolute range

  • Pulse cathode current

    - to 10 mA

    Absolute maximum

  • Off-cathode bias voltage

    - to 70 V

    Absolute maximum

  • Unignited anode supply voltage

    90 to 110 V

    Absolute range

  • Envelope temperature

    15 to 70 degC

    Published operating range

Data set 02

1967 Nixie La Radiotechnique

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristic

  • Ignition/Starting Voltage

    170 V

    Published ignition/start value

Other

  • Recommended/Minimum Supply Voltage

    170 V

    Published operating condition

Data set 03

1969 Nixie Valvo

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

  • Ignition voltage

    170 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Burning voltage

    140 V

    Typical glow voltage

  • Extinction voltage

    110 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Display digit height

    15 mm

    Side-view digits

  • Display format

    10 digits

    Biquinary 0-9 display

Other

  • DC supply voltage

    200 to 300 V

    Published examples 200, 220, 250, 300 V

  • DC cathode current

    3 to 5 mA

    Absolute range

  • Pulse cathode current

    - to 10 mA

    Absolute maximum

  • Off-cathode bias voltage

    - to 70 V

    Absolute maximum

  • Unignited anode supply voltage

    90 to 110 V

    Absolute range

  • Envelope temperature

    15 to 70 degC

    Published operating range

Data set 04

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

  • Character/Numeral Height

    15.5 mm

    Published datasheet value

  • Ignition Voltage Maximum

    170 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Cathode/Anode Current Maximum

    4 mA

    Published datasheet value

Characteristic

  • Supply Voltage Minimum

    170 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Extinguishing Voltage Minimum

    116 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Cathode Selecting Voltage Minimum

    110 V

    Published datasheet value

Data set 05

1971 Nixie RFT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

  • Ignition voltage

    170 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Burning voltage

    140 V

    Typical glow voltage

  • Extinction voltage

    110 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Display digit height

    15 mm

    Side-view digits

  • Display format

    10 digits

    Biquinary 0-9 display

Other

  • DC supply voltage

    200 to 300 V

    Published examples 200, 220, 250, 300 V

  • DC cathode current

    3 to 5 mA

    Absolute range

  • Pulse cathode current

    - to 10 mA

    Absolute maximum

  • Off-cathode bias voltage

    - to 70 V

    Absolute maximum

  • Unignited anode supply voltage

    90 to 110 V

    Absolute range

  • Envelope temperature

    15 to 70 degC

    Published operating range

Data set 06

1977 Nixie Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

  • Ignition voltage

    170 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Burning voltage

    140 V

    Typical glow voltage

  • Extinction voltage

    110 V

    Typical characteristic

  • Display digit height

    15 mm

    Side-view digits

  • Display format

    10 digits

    Biquinary 0-9 display

Other

  • DC supply voltage

    200 to 300 V

    Published examples 200, 220, 250, 300 V

  • DC cathode current

    3 to 5 mA

    Absolute range

  • Pulse cathode current

    - to 10 mA

    Absolute maximum

  • Off-cathode bias voltage

    - to 70 V

    Absolute maximum

  • Unignited anode supply voltage

    90 to 110 V

    Absolute range

  • Envelope temperature

    15 to 70 degC

    Published operating range

Data set 07

1999 Philips E-Z

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

  • Supply voltage Vba >170 V

    170 S

    Supply voltage Vba >170 V

  • Anode current I, 4 mA

    4 A

    Anode current I, 4 mA

  • Cathode selecting voltage Vik 50 Vv

    50 a

    Cathode selecting voltage Vik 50 Vv

  • Extinction voltage Vext 110 V

    110 v

    Extinction voltage Vext 110 V

  • Screen supply voltage Vbs 50V

    50 S

    Screen supply voltage Vbs 50V

  • "Off" anode supply voltage Vba "off" 100 Vv

    100 a

    "Off" anode supply voltage Vba "off" 100 Vv

  • The cathodes are internally connected in pairs: 0-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

    -9 a

    The cathodes are internally connected in pairs: 0-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9.

  • I[gnition voltage Vign < 170 V

    170 v

    I[gnition voltage Vign < 170 V

  • Cathode selecting voltage *) Vkk < 110 V

    110 a

    Cathode selecting voltage *) Vkk < 110 V

  • Off" anode supply voltage Vba "off < 15 V

    15 a

    Off" anode supply voltage Vba "off < 15 V

  • Screen voltage Vg See page 8

    8 S

    Screen voltage Vg See page 8

  • Extinction voltage Vext > 110 V

    110 v

    Extinction voltage Vext > 110 V

  • 1) The cathode selecting voltage is the voltage difference Vi used for discrimi

    1 a

    1) The cathode selecting voltage is the voltage difference Vi used for discrimi-

  • digit to another every 500 hours or less 50000 hours

    50000 a

    digit to another every 500 hours or less 50000 hours

  • Anode voltage necessary for ignition Va min. 170 V %)

    170 A

    Anode voltage necessary for ignition Va min. 170 V %)

  • Cathode selecting voltage 1) Vik

    1 a

    Cathode selecting voltage 1) Vik

  • 3) Bulb temperatures below 15 °C result in a reduced life expectancy, larger

    3 a

    3) Bulb temperatures below 15 °C result in a reduced life expectancy, larger

  • 4) The minimum supply voltage should be as stated. However the use of the

    4 s

    4) The minimum supply voltage should be as stated. However the use of the

  • 1) The values of Iyy varies with anode current. Each mA increase or decrease

    1 v

    1) The values of Iyy varies with anode current. Each mA increase or decrease

  • 1y The value of Ig varies with anode current. Each mA increase or decrease of

    1 v

    1y The value of Ig varies with anode current. Each mA increase or decrease of

Other

  • Maintaining voltage Vim See page 5 and 6

    6 Ma

    Maintaining voltage Vim See page 5 and 6