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Notes

Neon bulb resistor calculation

R = (Vp - Vb) / Ib

  • R = resistor value, in Ohms
  • Vp = power supply voltage, in Volts
  • Vb = neon lamp voltage, in Volts
  • Ib = neon lam current, in Amperes

R = (120 - 90) / 0.0005 = 60,000 (60 kΩ)