Since (the way I understand it) the only way appreciable current will flow is if the HV5812 pin is pulled low, the important specification is Isink, which is rated at 3.5mA. Remember that we are using the HV5812 to pull the cathodes to ground to turn on a number.
On Feb 21, 2:45 pm, jb-electronics <[email protected]> wrote: > Adam, > > just checked the HV5812 datasheet and it says maximum current is 1mA. Is > that really enough? I mean, most Nixie tubes suck at least 1.5 to 2mA.. > > Jens -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
