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'''Neon lamps''' are used for at least three different things in Tek instruments: | '''Neon lamps''' are used for at least three different things in Tek instruments: | ||
# Indicator lamps, e.g., for power, beam position, uncalibrated status, or a decimal point | # Indicator lamps, e.g., for power, beam position, uncalibrated status, or a decimal point | ||
# Voltage clamp, similar to how a zener diode is used | # Voltage clamp or stabilizer, similar to how a zener diode is used | ||
# In relaxation oscillators, e.g. in 7000-series power supplies | # In relaxation oscillators, e.g. in 7000-series power supplies | ||
[[File:585-neon-1.jpg|thumb|right|Broken lead (left) on neon in [[585]] time base]] | [[File:585-neon-1.jpg|thumb|right|Broken lead (left) on neon in [[585]] time base]] | ||