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ZM1040

Large red-filtered cold-cathode Nixie displaying decimal digits 0–9 for direct numerical indication in measuring and counting equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: Special 13-pin
Socket code: B13B
Base pins: 13
Nominal heater: -

Description

Gas-filled cold-cathode Nixie indicator for direct display of digits 0 through 9 in measuring and counting instruments. ZM1040 is the red-filtered member of the ZM1040/ZM1042 pair.

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: Special 13-pin
Socket code: B13B
Base pins: 13
Nominal heater voltage: -
Nominal heater current: -
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

Special 13-pin - 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: 20 mA
Regulator minimum current: 3 A
Regulator maximum current: 6 A
Regulator starting voltage: 160 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
160 V
Typical characteristic
Burning voltage
140 V
Typical glow voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Typical characteristic
Display digit height
30 mm
Side-view digits

Other

Continuous cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Absolute range
Maximum pulse cathode current
- to 24 mA
Pulse duration max 20 ms
Cathode-to-cathode voltage
- to 120 V
Absolute maximum
Envelope temperature
- to 70 degC
Absolute maximum
Recommended supply voltage
200 to 350 V
Published examples 200, 250, 300, 350 V
Recommended off-cathode bias
60 to - V
Bias operation

Data set 02

1969 Nixie Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

Numeral/Character Height
31 mm
Published mechanical/display data
Maximum Peak Cathode Current
20 mA
Published peak limit

Characteristic

Supply Voltage
170 V
Published operating data
Cathode Current
4.5 mA
Published average/normal value

Data set 03

1969 Nixie Valvo

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

Ignition voltage
160 V
Typical characteristic
Burning voltage
140 V
Typical glow voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Typical characteristic
Display digit height
30 mm
Side-view digits

Other

Continuous cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Absolute range
Maximum pulse cathode current
- to 24 mA
Pulse duration max 20 ms
Cathode-to-cathode voltage
- to 120 V
Absolute maximum
Envelope temperature
- to 70 degC
Absolute maximum
Recommended supply voltage
200 to 350 V
Published examples 200, 250, 300, 350 V
Recommended off-cathode bias
60 to - V
Bias operation

Data set 04

196X Nixie Random Datasheets

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Other

Character/Numeral Height
30 mm
Published datasheet value
Ignition Voltage Maximum
170 V
Published datasheet value
Cathode/Anode Current Maximum
4.5 mA
Published datasheet value
Anode Supply Voltage
200 V
Maintaining voltage approx. 140 V
Anode Supply Voltage
250 V
Maintaining voltage approx. 140 V
Anode Supply Voltage
300 V
Maintaining voltage approx. 140 V
Anode Supply Voltage
350 V
Maintaining voltage approx. 140 V

Characteristic

Supply Voltage Minimum
170 V
Published datasheet value
Extinguishing Voltage Minimum
120 V
Published datasheet value
Cathode Selecting Voltage Minimum
60 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
Maximum/typical threshold shown in source table
Operating glow voltage
140 V
Approximate service voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Source table value
Nominal cathode current
4.5 mA
Main symbol/digit
Ignition voltage
160 V
Typical characteristic
Burning voltage
140 V
Typical glow voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Typical characteristic

Other

Maximum supply voltage
170 V
Absolute limit table
Cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Main symbol/digit continuous range
Maximum peak cathode current
20 mA
Main symbol/digit
Envelope temperature minimum
-20 degC
Operating envelope temperature range
Envelope temperature maximum
70 degC
Operating envelope temperature range
Display characters
0 to 9
Translated from French source
Display orientation
side
Viewing orientation
Character height
31 mm
Display geometry
Maximum tube height
62 mm
Mechanical dimension
Maximum tube width/diameter
30 mm
Mechanical dimension as printed
Continuous cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Absolute range
Maximum pulse cathode current
- to 24 mA
Pulse duration max 20 ms
Cathode-to-cathode voltage
- to 120 V
Absolute maximum
Envelope temperature
- to 70 degC
Absolute maximum

Data set 06

1973 Nixie Siemens

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

Ignition voltage
170 V
Maximum/typical threshold shown in source table
Operating glow voltage
140 V
Approximate service voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Source table value
Nominal cathode current
4.5 mA
Main symbol/digit

Other

Maximum supply voltage
170 V
Absolute limit table
Cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Main symbol/digit continuous range
Maximum peak cathode current
20 mA
Main symbol/digit
Envelope temperature minimum
-20 degC
Operating envelope temperature range
Envelope temperature maximum
70 degC
Operating envelope temperature range
Display characters
0 to 9
Translated from French source
Display orientation
side
Viewing orientation
Character height
31 mm
Display geometry
Maximum tube height
62 mm
Mechanical dimension
Maximum tube width/diameter
30 mm
Mechanical dimension as printed

Data set 07

1977 Nixie Tesla

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristics

Ignition voltage
160 V
Typical characteristic
Burning voltage
140 V
Typical glow voltage
Extinction voltage
120 V
Typical characteristic
Display digit height
30 mm
Side-view digits

Other

Continuous cathode current
3 to 6 mA
Absolute range
Maximum pulse cathode current
- to 24 mA
Pulse duration max 20 ms
Cathode-to-cathode voltage
- to 120 V
Absolute maximum
Envelope temperature
- to 70 degC
Absolute maximum
Recommended supply voltage
200 to 350 V
Published examples 200, 250, 300, 350 V
Recommended off-cathode bias
60 to - V
Bias operation

Data set 08

1999 Philips E-Z

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Nixie

Characteristic

Numeral height
30 mm
Numeral height 30 mm
Cathode current
4.5 mA
Cathode current Ik 4.5 mA
Maintaining voltage
5
Maintaining voltage Vm see sheet 5
Cathode selecting voltage
6
Cathode selecting voltage Vik see sheet 6
Extinguishing voltage
120
Extinguishing voltage Vext min. 120
Maintaining voltage
140410
Maintaining voltage Vm 140410 140410 140410 140410
Anode series resistor
47
Anode series resistor Ry 15 27 39 47 k2
Cathode selecting voltage
60
Cathode selecting voltage Vik min, 60 vy
Secondary transformer voltage Vi,
300 v
Secondary transformer voltage Vi, 170 220 250 300 v
Anode series resistor
27
Anode series resistor R, 5.6 12 18 27 k2
Cathode selecting voltage
60 v
Cathode selecting voltage Vkk min, 60 v}
1y With low cathode selecting voltages the current Ixk to the "off" cathodes will
1
1y With low cathode selecting voltages the current Ixk to the "off" cathodes will
LIFE EXPECTANCY at I = 4.5 mA
4.5 mA
LIFE EXPECTANCY at I = 4.5 mA
Anode voltage necessary for ignition
170 V
Anode voltage necessary for ignition Va min, 170 V
Cathode selection voltage
60
Cathode selection voltage Vik min. 60 VvV
Bulb temperature
0
Bulb temperature thulb min 0 %C D)

Other

Supply voltage
170 V
Supply voltage Vpg min, 170 V
Ignition voltage
170
Ignition voltage Vign max. 170
Typical operation at temperatures tamp = 10 to 30 oC
30 oC
Typical operation at temperatures tamp = 10 to 30 oC
Anode supply voltage
350
Anode supply voltage Vba 200 250 300 350
Bias voltage between anode and "off" cathodes
120 V
Bias voltage between anode and "off" cathodes Vbijag max. 120 V