Calculator Comparisons

From: Dave Dameron <ddameron_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sat Oct 23 09:13:15 1999

At 09:21 AM 10/23/99 -0400, Tim wrote:

>Can you multiplex a Nixie display in the same way as a LED display? I've
>never seen it done, but that certainly doesn't mean it isn't possible.
>
>If you don't mind direct drive, there are TTL BCD-to-10 decoder chips
>intended specifically for driving Nixie tubes. I just looked in my
>newer databook at the 7445 and 74145, and they don't *say* "can directly
>drive Nixies", but they do have high-voltage open-collector outputs.

These "HV" decoders have 30 and 15 volt output devices. The one for neon
lamps or Nixies was the 7441.
-Dave
Received on Sat Oct 23 1999 - 09:13:15 BST

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