2SJ618 and 2SK3497 as output mosfets
just curious if anybody has actually played with or even purchased any 2sj618 and 2sk3497?
digikey lists them, but you have to buy 100 of either to actually get some.
mlloyd1
just curious if anybody has actually played with or even purchased any 2sj618 and 2sk3497?
digikey lists them, but you have to buy 100 of either to actually get some.
mlloyd1
What started your interest in these? Their datasheet is as empty as it can get.
Have fun, Hannes
Have fun, Hannes
i saw them used as output devices in some new accuphase products.
they have a pretty decent transconductance and i'm not familiar with them at all.
btw, not sure what you mean by empty datasheets; they looked about as complete as other power mosfet data sheets i've seen.
mlloyd1
they have a pretty decent transconductance and i'm not familiar with them at all.
btw, not sure what you mean by empty datasheets; they looked about as complete as other power mosfet data sheets i've seen.
mlloyd1
h_a said:What started your interest in these? Their datasheet is as empty as it can get.
Have fun, Hannes
not sure what you mean by empty datasheets;
The one I read contained only maximum ratings...not even a plot of transconductance versus drain current.
But you're right, switching fets are usually not that well documented.
Have fun, Hannes
What about just use all N channel MOSFETs?
A quasicomplementary design? Why not, if you feel like it 😉 But of course you loose the distortion cancellation of symmetrical circuits.
The higher powered TI digitals and hybrids are internally all NMOS for the outputs (you can tell by the presence of charge pump capacitors).h_a said:A quasicomplementary design? Why not, if you feel like it 😉 But of course you loose the distortion cancellation of symmetrical circuits.
New data for 2sj618 & 2sk3497
Hi all,
Toshiba has now uploaded full data sheets for above devices.:thumbs up:
If we are very lucky then Andy_C might gather some spice data out of them...
Cheers
a1greatdane
Hi all,
Toshiba has now uploaded full data sheets for above devices.:thumbs up:
If we are very lucky then Andy_C might gather some spice data out of them...

Cheers

a1greatdane
Hi,
I have tried to search other brands than IRF's V-FET's for fairly complementary pairs
Hi Michael,
I work with Hitachi 2SK413/2SJ118.
Regards,
Hi all,
Toshiba has now uploaded full data sheets for above devices.:thumbs up:
From a quick look, these do not seem to be much of an improvement. The 2sk3497 has in comparison to the 2SK1530 twice higher transconductance, but also twice higher input capacitance. You could as well parallel 2x 2SK1530. In addition the 2SK3497 has a smaller case, so higher thermal resistance, lower power dissipation, no VGS-groupings making matching even more fun.
But maybe I'm just overlooking something...
Have fun, Hannes
2sj200 & 2sk1529
Hi all,
I have actually used the above pair x 2 in a rebuild/ severe modification of a Gallien Krüger Keyboard amplifier with excellent result.
Fond the schematic in a dark corner of the World Wild Web, so I had a chance of understanding what was going on in that 'thing'. Replaced the good old TIP's in there, adjusted the Vba multiplier to accommodate for a slight bit more bias and added a current source or two...
And here it comes: I like these devises quite a lot..
Found them subjectively 'smoother and more articulate sounding' than the Hitachi/Renesas ones, not to mention the old TIP war horses. (Yes I do know there is severe differences in the workings on molecular/atomic level, but here sound image is what really matters...).
For this purpose they where 'just the ticket' together with a redesigned and devotedly handbuild by me Wharfedale AlNiCo 12"/2" Voice coil speaker with the hardware reimported from the the US.
Craig Milverton, the owner was and is now an even happier man (after having had to wait a bit for the piece to come together).
Craig happens to be one of the UK's most prominent Jazz pianist's with a very Oscar Peterson like tone and style. His homepage is here: Craig Milverton
Cheers
a1greatdane aka Sven Olsen
CSW-Chilli Sound Works
London N4
UK-England
Hi all,
I have actually used the above pair x 2 in a rebuild/ severe modification of a Gallien Krüger Keyboard amplifier with excellent result.
Fond the schematic in a dark corner of the World Wild Web, so I had a chance of understanding what was going on in that 'thing'. Replaced the good old TIP's in there, adjusted the Vba multiplier to accommodate for a slight bit more bias and added a current source or two...
And here it comes: I like these devises quite a lot..
Found them subjectively 'smoother and more articulate sounding' than the Hitachi/Renesas ones, not to mention the old TIP war horses. (Yes I do know there is severe differences in the workings on molecular/atomic level, but here sound image is what really matters...).
For this purpose they where 'just the ticket' together with a redesigned and devotedly handbuild by me Wharfedale AlNiCo 12"/2" Voice coil speaker with the hardware reimported from the the US.
Craig Milverton, the owner was and is now an even happier man (after having had to wait a bit for the piece to come together).
Craig happens to be one of the UK's most prominent Jazz pianist's with a very Oscar Peterson like tone and style. His homepage is here: Craig Milverton
Cheers

a1greatdane aka Sven Olsen
CSW-Chilli Sound Works
London N4
UK-England
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I have had good luck with the BUZ series of lateral MOSFETS. My latest amp design uses four of each polarity paralleled, and I have not had any problems with Vgs matching or uneven idle power dissipation. One problem though, and that is their very high Fc requires care to prevent oscillation. This amp design uses an EC topology, so I did not find transconductance to be a problem.
Hi,
here's a link for the 2SJ618 data sheet:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/docs/datasheet/en/Transistor/2SJ618_en_datasheet_090929.pdf
and for the 2SJ3497:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/docs/datasheet/en/Transistor/2SK3497_en_datasheet_090127.pdf
Hope this can be found well and sorry for delay in putting up links. If this does not work, then I will be happy to forward files in .pdf format.
Happy readings
a1greatdane
here's a link for the 2SJ618 data sheet:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/docs/datasheet/en/Transistor/2SJ618_en_datasheet_090929.pdf
and for the 2SJ3497:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/docs/datasheet/en/Transistor/2SK3497_en_datasheet_090127.pdf
Hope this can be found well and sorry for delay in putting up links. If this does not work, then I will be happy to forward files in .pdf format.
Happy readings
a1greatdane
Andy C's models file includes some .mod files as well as the .xls file.
My win7 interprets .mod as a movie file and when clicked says it cannot open.
What software opens Andy C's .mod file?
My win7 interprets .mod as a movie file and when clicked says it cannot open.
What software opens Andy C's .mod file?
Hi Andrew,
I managed to open them with ltspice.
Right mouse click on the file, than select open with ltspice or notepad or...
I have no pc at the moment to make you a snapshot.
I managed to open them with ltspice.
Right mouse click on the file, than select open with ltspice or notepad or...
I have no pc at the moment to make you a snapshot.
left click goes straight to movies.
Right click gives options, click on open and it goes straight to movies.
Right click gives options, click on open and it goes straight to movies.
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