I agree Ed. I do not see the purpose of this discussion. Evidently the 7837 can be used for testing, but it is not a good idea to ship it that way. I keep both numbers on hand..they are only a few dollars. Why would you want to risk premature failure and a call-back, if you don't have to. support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FAX 717-564-4952 Jeff Dougherty Intrepid Video & Electronics Be careful of your thoughts. 501 Luther Rd They may become your words Harrisburg, PA 17111 any moment. 717-909-8844 VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com *********************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "teltek2" <teltek2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 1:01 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Can LA7838 be replaced by LA7837? Kevin; Let's end this discussion...strap on to "Google"...do some research. If both Ic's were not available..then this would be a good discussion. -Ed- Tel-Tek Electronics Ontario-Canada teltek2@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 6:46 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Can LA7838 be replaced by LA7837? > > Does the 37 have higher or lower current than the 38? I am trying to > make sense out of all the different answers. I would think that the 38 > would have the higher current. > > Kevin Wilks > Kevin's TV & Video Repair > Penticton BC Canada > kevintv@xxxxxxx > > > -----Original Message----- > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jerry > Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 3:37 PM > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Can LA7838 be replaced by LA7837? > > > I just looked up the datasheets on www.bdent.com for the la7837/8. The > difference between them seems to be current output. the 37 is for > smaller > screens and the 38 is for larger sets. You have to register with the > B&D > website, but it's free and a great resource for information. > > Jerry Eiting geiting@xxxxxxxxxx > Christians Electronic Service > Piqua, Ohio > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx> > To: "TECH-ASSIST" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 5:08 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Can LA7838 be replaced by LA7837? > > > > > Hi fellow techs, > > One last question before I go on holidays: Can I sub an LA7838 with an > LA7837? The Sanyo site is down and I can't get any datasheet info. All > the pins appear to be the same from the ECG book but I don't know about > the current and power handling of each IC. TIA. > > Kevin Wilks > Kevin's TV & Video Repair > Penticton BC Canada > kevintv@xxxxxxx > > > ------------------------------------------ > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > > ------------------------------------------ > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > ------------------------------------------ > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html