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http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/parts/167680-vintage-transistors.html
you will find some cover pictures of vintage data books. With help of the exactly title you can go in vintage book shops or special library in your aera for order or to borrow for copy. Perhaps helpful for your project.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/parts/167680-vintage-transistors.html
you will find some cover pictures of vintage data books. With help of the exactly title you can go in vintage book shops or special library in your aera for order or to borrow for copy. Perhaps helpful for your project.
Hello,
I am afraid there is a mistake in the small signal transistors data base.
The 2SA1321 is the PNP, and the complementary NPN should be the 2SC3334,according to the data-sheet.
Regards.
Alain.
I am afraid there is a mistake in the small signal transistors data base.
The 2SA1321 is the PNP, and the complementary NPN should be the 2SC3334,according to the data-sheet.
Regards.
Alain.
Hello,
I am afraid there is a mistake in the small signal transistors data base.
The 2SA1321 is the PNP, and the complementary NPN should be the 2SC3334,according to the data-sheet.
Regards.
Alain.
Thanks Alain.
I had to do a lot of cut and pasting to add the links to the datasheets. I must have [ctrl]+[c] when I should have [ctrl]+[v].

regards
Thanks for sharing this.
MPSA18 is, I think, a 625 mW device.
Jim
Hi Jim,
Yeah, the ON Semi MPS* datasheets have 2 power ratings. I picked the larger one but for a TO-92 device 1.5 watts does seems to large. What is the difference between Ta and Tc? Oh, I just worked it out, a = ambient and c = case. I wish all datasheets where consistent.
When you see the power ratings in the list, the MPS* stick out like dogs' and scream out there is a problem.
regards
Thanks for sharing this.
MPSA18 is, I think, a 625 mW device.
Jim
Thanks Jim,
Updated Small Signal Transistors.
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Very helpful, thanks ! May I suggest adding continuous collector current rating and Ft to the table of small signal devices. Perhaps a link to SPICE model when available, although I think I am asking too much 🙂
Very helpful, thanks ! May I suggest adding continuous collector current rating and Ft to the table of small signal devices. Perhaps a link to SPICE model when available, although I think I am asking too much 🙂
Greg
I agree that Continuous Current Rating and Ft, are important requirements in a short form reference.
Alex
Very helpful, thanks ! May I suggest adding continuous collector current rating and Ft to the table of small signal devices. Perhaps a link to SPICE model when available, although I think I am asking too much 🙂
Greg
I agree that Continuous Current Rating and Ft, are important requirements in a short form reference.
Alex
I have already started, plus I am changing the order of the columns. 😉
Small Signal Transistors
here are some good ones for audio in production
PNP KSA992 F, E grades low noise
NPN KSC1845 F, E grades low noise
PNP KSA992 F, E grades low noise
NPN KSC1845 F, E grades low noise
here are some good ones for audio in production
PNP KSA992 F, E grades low noise
NPN KSC1845 F, E grades low noise
Thanks infinia, good ones, added P, F and E. 🙂
PNP Small Signal Transistors
Double check them if you have a chance, I am starting to go cross-eyed.

mistake on the table new part KSC1845 not KSA
Seems it would make sense to include all the hfe grades into one row
FWIW the lowest hfe grade is rarely sold through premium resale channels, so I would exclude P grade from the list.
So for example the Hfe range of KSC1845
hfe range > / 300 to 1200 /
Notes > /low noise, hfe classes F,E,U/
Seems it would make sense to include all the hfe grades into one row
FWIW the lowest hfe grade is rarely sold through premium resale channels, so I would exclude P grade from the list.
So for example the Hfe range of KSC1845
hfe range > / 300 to 1200 /
Notes > /low noise, hfe classes F,E,U/
mistake on the table new part KSC1845 not KSA
Seems it would make sense to include all the hfe grades into one row
FWIW the lowest hfe grade is rarely sold through premium resale channels, so I would exclude P grade from the list.
So for example the Hfe range of KSC1845
hfe range > / 300 to 1200 /
Notes > /low noise, hfe classes F,E,U/
Hi infinia,
Thanks for checking. I'll fix it as soon as I can.
I originally had all grades on one line and it made sorting on hfe less useful.
regards
mistake on the table new part KSC1845 not KSA
Fixed.
Small Signal Transistors
Plus, I change the column order so the NPN is first like the other tables. There was lots of cutting and pasting so I hope I didn't create any more problems.

Super-ß transistors (no darlingtons)
Super-ß transistors (no darlingtons)
Sanyo
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/discrete/list.php?NM=30&C2=tr (overview)
2SA1434 (500-1200) 2SC3689 50V-0,2A
http://datasheet.digchip.com/413/413-00118-0-2SA1434.pdf
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SA1434&clcd=109
2SA1435/2SC3068: as previous, but 25V
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SA1435&clcd=109
2SC3807 HFe: until 3200
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SC3807&clcd=109
NEC
2SA1409
ISAHAYA
2SA1286 400-800
2SA1286 datasheet pdf datenblatt - Isahaya Electronics Corporation - SMALL TYPE MOTOR, PLUNGER DRIVE APPLICATION SILICON PNP EPITAXIAL TYPE ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
2SA1286 Datasheet pdf - SMALL TYPE MOTOR, PLUNGER DRIVE APPLICATION SILICON PNP EPITAXIAL TYPE - Isahaya Electronics Corporation
High fT
Sanyo
2SA1723 30V-0,3A-5W 1,5GHz TO-126
http://www.sanyocomponentsdirect.com/High-Freq/High-Frequency-Transistors/VideoOutput/2SA1723
2SA1724 2SA1723 30V-0,3A-0,5W 1,5GHz SMD
2SA1724 pdf, 2SA1724 description, 2SA1724 datasheets, 2SA1724 view ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
Super-ß transistors (no darlingtons)
Sanyo
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/discrete/list.php?NM=30&C2=tr (overview)
2SA1434 (500-1200) 2SC3689 50V-0,2A
http://datasheet.digchip.com/413/413-00118-0-2SA1434.pdf
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SA1434&clcd=109
2SA1435/2SC3068: as previous, but 25V
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SA1435&clcd=109
2SC3807 HFe: until 3200
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/search/property.php?prod=2SC3807&clcd=109
NEC
2SA1409
ISAHAYA
2SA1286 400-800
2SA1286 datasheet pdf datenblatt - Isahaya Electronics Corporation - SMALL TYPE MOTOR, PLUNGER DRIVE APPLICATION SILICON PNP EPITAXIAL TYPE ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
2SA1286 Datasheet pdf - SMALL TYPE MOTOR, PLUNGER DRIVE APPLICATION SILICON PNP EPITAXIAL TYPE - Isahaya Electronics Corporation
High fT
Sanyo
2SA1723 30V-0,3A-5W 1,5GHz TO-126
http://www.sanyocomponentsdirect.com/High-Freq/High-Frequency-Transistors/VideoOutput/2SA1723
2SA1724 2SA1723 30V-0,3A-0,5W 1,5GHz SMD
2SA1724 pdf, 2SA1724 description, 2SA1724 datasheets, 2SA1724 view ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
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Low Noise - use for Mic and MM/MC RIAA Head Amps
Sony 2SC1636 NPN-LEC Transistor, 25V20mA300mW hfe 500-2000 30MHz
Download | Datasheet Archive (exactly title of this original SONY Databook wanted !!!)
Sony 2SC2014 no data online
Hitachi 2SC2545-2SC2547 120V100mA400mW (used by Burmester's 838 MC head amp)
Download | Datasheet Archive
Renesas 2SC2545-2SC2547 120V100mA400mW
http://documentation.renesas.com/eng/products/transistor/rej03g0699_2sc2545ds.pdf
(also advices about NEC took over)
Sanyo 2SC2274 50V500mA600mW
2SC2274 pdf, 2SC2274 description, 2SC2274 datasheets, 2SC2274 view ::: ALLDATASHEET ::: (ETC)
Download | Datasheet Archive (Sanyo)
Sanyo Overview
http://www.semiconductor-sanyo.com/search/list.asp?CLCD=111 (death)
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/discrete/index.php
Rohm 2SC1740 50V150mA
www.rohm.com/products/databook/tr/pdf/2sc2412k.pdf
2SC1740S datasheet pdf datenblatt - Rohm - 2SC4097 / 2SC1741S ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
Rohm 2SD786 50V300mA250mW rbb: 4 Ohm
Download | Datasheet Archive
no replacement by "Transistor Substitution Data Book" 1993 (jap.) about
Datasheet & Application Note Database, PDF, Circuits, Datasheets | Datasheet Archive
ST (SGS-Thomson) BFW16A 40V150mA700mW (multi-emitter) low rbb (used by Thorens MC head amps)
BFW16 datasheet pdf datenblatt - STMicroelectronics - CATV-MATV AMPLIFIERS ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
Sony 2SC1636 NPN-LEC Transistor, 25V20mA300mW hfe 500-2000 30MHz
Download | Datasheet Archive (exactly title of this original SONY Databook wanted !!!)
Sony 2SC2014 no data online
Hitachi 2SC2545-2SC2547 120V100mA400mW (used by Burmester's 838 MC head amp)
Download | Datasheet Archive
Renesas 2SC2545-2SC2547 120V100mA400mW
http://documentation.renesas.com/eng/products/transistor/rej03g0699_2sc2545ds.pdf
(also advices about NEC took over)
Sanyo 2SC2274 50V500mA600mW
2SC2274 pdf, 2SC2274 description, 2SC2274 datasheets, 2SC2274 view ::: ALLDATASHEET ::: (ETC)
Download | Datasheet Archive (Sanyo)
Sanyo Overview
http://www.semiconductor-sanyo.com/search/list.asp?CLCD=111 (death)
http://semicon.sanyo.com/en/discrete/index.php
Rohm 2SC1740 50V150mA
www.rohm.com/products/databook/tr/pdf/2sc2412k.pdf
2SC1740S datasheet pdf datenblatt - Rohm - 2SC4097 / 2SC1741S ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
Rohm 2SD786 50V300mA250mW rbb: 4 Ohm
Download | Datasheet Archive
no replacement by "Transistor Substitution Data Book" 1993 (jap.) about
Datasheet & Application Note Database, PDF, Circuits, Datasheets | Datasheet Archive
ST (SGS-Thomson) BFW16A 40V150mA700mW (multi-emitter) low rbb (used by Thorens MC head amps)
BFW16 datasheet pdf datenblatt - STMicroelectronics - CATV-MATV AMPLIFIERS ::: ALLDATASHEET :::
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Hi tiefbassuebertr,
Thanks for those. Some very interesting specs. I'll might have to quit my day job to give me enough time to keep up with you. 😀
Just thinking in advance, how much should I add to the tables. If these tables get too big would they still be still useful. Maybe a table of common transistors and another for the special ones. 😕
regards
Thanks for those. Some very interesting specs. I'll might have to quit my day job to give me enough time to keep up with you. 😀
Just thinking in advance, how much should I add to the tables. If these tables get too big would they still be still useful. Maybe a table of common transistors and another for the special ones. 😕
regards
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Hi tiefbassuebertr,
Thanks for those. Some very interesting specs. I'll might have to quit my day job to give me enough time to keep up with you. 😀
Just thinking in advance, how much should I add to the tables. If these tables get too big would they still be still useful. Maybe a table of common transistors and another for the special ones. 😕
regards
A table of common transistors, that are currently in production and good available at the same time, and second table for the special ones - this might be a good approach.
But the term "good available at the same time" is strongly dependend of the individual region. Some types (mostly new types in SMD outline) are easy to find in Australia/Japan and hard to find in other countries and vice versa.
Also helpful would be a table, where I can see, which type belongs to which process. In old Fairchild data books this was clearly mentioned. E. g. concerning follow types: BD139, BC639 and BCP56 use an identical chip. Differences there are only by the outlines (TO126-TO92-SOT223 in this example). Today's data sheets don't mention this unfortunately.
Often I must find a solution to remove problems with burned amp PCB's in VAS stages, because TO-92 using. If there are such table, I can replace such transistors through identical electrical versions, but appropriate for heatsink mounting.
Without such a table I must hope, to find this by chance.
The NXP/Philips video types from post #1 about
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...ver-stages-high-power-amplifier-overview.html
seems to be also only differences concerning the outline.
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I find the datasheet very useful to find the optimum range of Ic for highest hFE and range of Ic for highest fT.
Would that be asking too much? One extra column with an upper and lower Ic.
Does your Cob info all apply for the same Vce? Check whether the data is for 10Vce or 30Vce.
Would that be asking too much? One extra column with an upper and lower Ic.
Does your Cob info all apply for the same Vce? Check whether the data is for 10Vce or 30Vce.
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