11 Jul
2007
11 Jul
'07
6:44 p.m.
At one time one could get three terminal neon lamps.
These could be
used for many logic functions reliably since they always had on electrode
with ionized gas on it.
You still can. They are called Krytrons, are expensive, DAMN fast, and
are export controlled.
Used for opening cans of sunshine.
--
Will