The 5522 only comes in SMD though. How about the HV518? I can't seem to find that specification, and I ordered some. It's nice because it comes in DIP and has 32 channels.
On Feb 21, 7:34 pm, Adam Jacobs <[email protected]> wrote: > It looks to me like the HV5812 is really designed to be a HV source driver > (Like for VFD's?), whereas the HV5522 is a sink driver. (Disclaimer: I know > nothing about these chips apart from what I've gleaned of the datasheets in > a handful of minutes.) :D > > Sure, Jens. I'll email you directly with the postage/paypal information. > > -Adam > > On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM, jb-electronics <[email protected] > > > > > > > > > wrote: > > Hi, > > > that makes sense, but I guess you would still run into trouble when trying > > to drive ZM1040 at 4.5mA.. I guess the HV9708 is a better choice in that > > case. > > > Jens > > > Am 21.02.2011 22:07, schrieb will: > > > 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. -- 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.
