They are not exactly the same, standard MPSA42s are 300V while as the
SN75468 is only 100V.

I think this could be a problem if voltages over 250V are used to
power the nixies.

Michel





On Feb 25, 4:58 pm, David Forbes <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 2/24/12 10:38 PM, Spencer wrote:
>
> > So I have learned today that I should have multiplexed or ordered a
> > driver for my 6 digit nixie clock instead of direct driving them all
> > with MPSA42's... So many little holes and a hot iron in the face all day.
>
> > -Spencer
>
> It is a lot of work. On the other hand, you only had to do that work
> once, and you get to enjoy it for years to come.
>
> For future reference, the TI SN75468 has seven MPSA42s in it (as far as
> you're concerned) and it's a lot faster to solder into place.
> --
> David Forbes, Tucson AZ

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