gptkbp:instanceOf
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display device
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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cold cathode display
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gptkbp:category
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gptkb:technology
vintage electronics
gas-discharge tube
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gptkbp:contains
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cathodes shaped as numerals
multiple cathodes
neon gas
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gptkbp:emitsColor
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orange glow
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gptkbp:glassEnvelope
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yes
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Nixie tube
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gptkbp:introducedIn
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1955
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gptkbp:inventedBy
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gptkb:Haydu_Brothers_Laboratories
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Burroughs_Corporation
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gptkbp:nameOrigin
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gptkb:Numeric_Indicator_eXperimental_No._1
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gptkbp:notableCollection
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yes
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gptkbp:operates
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glow discharge
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gptkbp:phasedOutIn
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1970s
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:LED
LCD display
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gptkbp:provides
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high voltage DC
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gptkbp:replacedBy
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vacuum fluorescent display
seven-segment display
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gptkbp:requires
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anode voltage of 170V to 200V
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gptkbp:supportedBy
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digits 0-9
some symbols (e.g., decimal point, minus sign)
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gptkbp:usedFor
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displaying numerals
displaying symbols
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gptkbp:usedIn
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multimeters
calculators
artistic clocks
early digital clocks
frequency counters
retro electronics projects
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Busicom_calculator
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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