Intro and Nixies

From: Bill Layer <b.layer_at_vikingelectronics.com>
Date: Tue Nov 14 10:26:52 2000

Hi,

On Tue, 14 Nov 2000, you wrote:
> Aren't the NIXIES you mention vaccume tubes with letters or numbers in
> them? Used as displays WAY back when?

Tubes they are, but "vacuum" would be a misnomer, as nixie tubes are what is
known as "glow discharge" devices. Rather than a vacuum, nixies contain a
atmosphere of noble gasses, such as neon. They are really little more than tiny
neon lamps, with multiple elements.


Bill Layer
Sales Technician
<b.layer_at_vikingelectronics.com>

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