🔊What is IN-12 Nixie Tube?
The IN-12 Nixie tube is a classic piece of vintage tech, and it’s perfect for adding a retro-futuristic touch to your DIY projects! Whether you’re building a custom clock, a unique display, or even a piece of art, these tubes give your creation a cool, glowing charm straight out of the mid-20th century.
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📈 IN-12 Pinout
🎼IN-12 Tube Size
Diameter: 30 mm at its widest point
Digit height: 19 mm
🎚️IN-12 Tube Equivalent
- IN-14 has a slightly taller and slimmer design
- IN-8 design is slightly bulkier compared to the IN-12
- Z570M tube is comparable in size and functionality to the IN-12
- Z573M
🏭IN-12 tube Manufacturers:
Reflector Factory (considered to be of higher quality)
Gazotron (the most common)
The manufacturers such as Reflector, and Gazotron are known for producing reliable and high-quality vacuum tubes.
IN-12 Nixie Clock tube FAQ:
What is the average price for IN-12 tubes?
On average, you can expect to pay $7 to $20 per tube.
How many IN-12 tubes you need for DIY Nixie Watch?
For a basic DIY Nixie watch, you would typically need 4 IN-12 tubes. Each tube is used to display a single digit, so for a watch that shows hours and minutes.
Why are IN-12 Nixie tubes so expensive?
IN-12 Nixie tubes are expensive due to their scarcity, as they are no longer manufactured, combined with high demand from collectors and DIY enthusiasts. Their vintage appeal, unique aesthetic, and limited supply drive up the prices.
📊IN-12 Nixie Tube Datasheet:
| Numerical Display | 0 to 9 |
| Tube Type | Cold-cathode, gas-filled (neon) |
| Operating Voltage | ~170V DC (150V – 180V) |
| Current per Segment | 2.5 mA to 3.5 mA |
| Warm-Up Time | Instantaneous |
| Pin Count | 13 pins |
| Anode | Common to all digits |
| Cathodes | 10 cathodes, one for each digit |
| Tube Life | Up to 20,000 hours |
| Digit Height | 18 mm (0.7 inches) |
| Diameter | ~19 mm |
| Height (without pins) | ~50 mm |
| Height (with pins) | ~60 mm |
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