[neonixie-l] Re: Constant current source design

2017-04-01 Thread gregebert
Dont use the current mirror without emitter resistors; it will likely be inaccurate with discrete devices. The current mirror as shown uses the operating point of Q2 (which is very controllable and stable) to set the current through Q1. The problem is that in this configuration, Q1's collector

[neonixie-l] Re: Need IN-14

2017-04-01 Thread Yuriy Ovchinnikov
I have: IN-14 – 81 pcs. for $5, IN-14 used – 8 pcs. for $2.5 I can send by express mail - 2 week for delivery from Russia. среда, 29 марта 2017 г., 20:00:29 UTC+3 пользователь Terry S написал: > > Has anyone in the states got a long leaded IN-14 to "front" me? > > I'm fixing another clock for

[neonixie-l] Re: Need IN-14

2017-04-01 Thread Yuriy Ovchinnikov
I have: IN-14 – 81 pcs. for $5, IN-14 used – 8 pcs. for $2.5 I can send by express mail - 2 week for delivery from Russia. . среда, 29 марта 2017 г., 20:00:29 UTC+3 пользователь Terry S написал: > > Has anyone in the states got a long leaded IN-14 to "front" me? > > I'm fixing another clock

RE: [neonixie-l] loose-pin sockets

2017-04-01 Thread Tidak Ada
It’s not the insertion of the tube that worries me, but the long term stress due to slight misalignment of the bushings. That concerns particular hydrogen and helium filled tubes. Keep in mind tubes like EZ10A and B have a very dense 13 pin socket that needs narrow tolerances in alignment. It’s

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Constant current source design

2017-04-01 Thread gregebert
There are lots of inexpensive isolated DC-DC converters. I've been using products from Cui and Recom. Here's a 12V unit I use: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/VIBLSD1-S5-S12-SIP/102-1432-ND/989887 They are available in all sorts of input and output voltages. Be careful that some

Re: [neonixie-l] loose-pin sockets

2017-04-01 Thread gregebert
I do mine in 2-steps: - Low-insertion socket pins soldered to PC bpard - 3D-printed collar that sets over the pins. It's mostly for aesthetic reasons, because the pins dont fit snugly into the collar. The collar certainly helps guide the tube into the socket. However, you should

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Constant current source design

2017-04-01 Thread JohnK
I think he was talking about a -5supply that you make from a low voltage AND that both rails of teh 5V supply are insulated very well from earth/ground. ie Floating. Then you can wire each of its leads to a place that could be a voltage well above [or below] earth/gnd. Let's wait for him to

[neonixie-l] loose-pin sockets

2017-04-01 Thread JohnK
What is the latest on low stress sockets? 3D printer ones coming along? I am keen to hear from you all about the latest successes. Anyone contemplating a ZIF style - either rotate or slide locking etc? John K -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Constant current source design

2017-04-01 Thread JohnK
I suspect that he meant if you wanted the 1ve supply, then the devices he mentioned give it easily directly from your low voltage supply - I don't think he meant you to use up your precious High Voltage. Presumably you are running the high voltage generator DCDC conv off a low voltage? You

[neonixie-l] Re: Constant current source design

2017-04-01 Thread Paul Andrews
If I just look at all of the circuit diagrams for various current limiters, it begins to seem like any combination of a couple of transistors and a bunch of resistors works! Hence my need to do some 'practicals', it makes me go in to it all in enough depth to actually begin to understand. BTW,