Nixie tube

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf display device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs cold cathode display
gptkbp:category gptkb:technology
vintage electronics
gas-discharge tube
gptkbp:contains cathodes shaped as numerals
multiple cathodes
neon gas
gptkbp:emitsColor orange glow
gptkbp:glassEnvelope yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nixie tube
gptkbp:introducedIn 1955
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Haydu_Brothers_Laboratories
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Burroughs_Corporation
gptkbp:nameOrigin gptkb:Numeric_Indicator_eXperimental_No._1
gptkbp:notableCollection yes
gptkbp:operates glow discharge
gptkbp:phasedOutIn 1970s
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:LED
LCD display
gptkbp:provides high voltage DC
gptkbp:replacedBy vacuum fluorescent display
seven-segment display
gptkbp:requires anode voltage of 170V to 200V
gptkbp:supportedBy digits 0-9
some symbols (e.g., decimal point, minus sign)
gptkbp:usedFor displaying numerals
displaying symbols
gptkbp:usedIn multimeters
calculators
artistic clocks
early digital clocks
frequency counters
retro electronics projects
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Busicom_calculator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6