Is 2SK 246GR2 the same as 2SK246GR TPE2

[pshdk]

Hi,
I am looking for the 2SK246-GR2 transistor and have found a 2SK246-GRTPE2.
Can I use the 2SK246GR TPE2 in place of the 2SK246-GR2?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Lazybutt]

Where did you find these references??
What matters is they are GR (green) which defines the Idss range. The rest is (i suppose) manufacturing codes, and is unimportant to the device specs
Look at a datasheet to understand

 

[pshdk]

Single FETs used for current sources: 2SK246GR2 ( three per channel)
Sony n80es

 

[ticknpop]

Maybe Sony had a narrower GR IDSS range pre-selected by the manufacturer so they would not require production selection or potentiometer tweeking on the line and the manufacturer labeled them that way to indicate the narrower IDSS range.