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ZM1032

Unfiltered gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie displaying digits 0–9 with approximately 15 mm characters for measuring and counting instruments.

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. ZM1032 is the unfiltered 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

Other

  • Reference relationship

    0

    Datasheet states electrical identity with referenced Philips type; no independent electrical table published on this sheet.