On Nov 2, 10:49 am, threeneurons <[email protected]> wrote: [snip] > The result was the same. Step okay at 2mA, but stick > anything less, let alone 350uA. > > Today, however, was different.
Great video of dekatron in action! One thing to consider about neon tubes of this nature is that ambient light can effect the striking voltage. I'm not saying this is your problem as you make no reference to the voltages involved. If you did your initial testing under fluorescent (or low) lighting and then re-tested in sunlight, or incandescent lighting, you may have differing results if you are running near the striking voltage threshold. Also, a nearby radioactive source (beta, gamma) can also lower the striking threshold. (just what else are you working on in your lab ?;-) Just my two cents as to why this may have happened. -- 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.
