What are the pros and cons of using sockets for power transistors. (TO-3 and TO-220)? I like the idea of not having to solder (and desolder for replacement or modification) the leads directly but am concerned about having good contact (and cooling with TO-3).
I have one amp that uses TO-220 for drivers and output transistors and my plan is to bolt directly to the heat sink (using heat sink compound) and then isolate the entire heatsink from the chassis. I would like to use sockets or some other push on connectors for the wiring though. Any advice on this (whether to do it and what to use for connections).
mike
I have one amp that uses TO-220 for drivers and output transistors and my plan is to bolt directly to the heat sink (using heat sink compound) and then isolate the entire heatsink from the chassis. I would like to use sockets or some other push on connectors for the wiring though. Any advice on this (whether to do it and what to use for connections).
mike