NEO-8000 Specifications:
- Peak cathode current, segments a-g 3.0 - 8.0 mA
- Peak cathode current, decimal point 1.0 - 2.0 mA
- Average cathode current, segments a-g 1.0 - 1.6 mA
- Average cathode current, decimal point 0.2 - 0.4 mA
- Typical condition = 220 VDC supply, 100 uS pulse width, 1/16 duty
- @typical condition, cathode series resistor, segments a-g 2.5 k ohms
- @typical condition, cathode series resistor, decimal point 10.0 k ohms
Other Notes
- They're apparently intended for multiplex/pulsed operation only
- Indications are for individual cathode resistors, not common anode
- Anode supply 190-220 VDC
- Pulse width from 100 to 500 uS
- Duty cycle 1/20 to 1/10
- Pre-bias voltage (operating to non-operating cathodes) 60 to 120 V
- Temperature -10 to +60 deg. C operating, -10 to +70 deg. C storage
- Viewing angle 140 deg.
- (handwritten- wavelength neon orange 5900-6100 angstroms)
- (handwritten- life = 25k - 35k Hrs.)
Specifications courtesy of A.J. @ NEONIXIE-L
Here is a video of what happens when it is connected backwards:
