Bill, what I usually do If I am making a sub I am not sure about I look up the specs on the xsistors in question, if specs are comparable, or exceed one being replaced I go for it, followed by old fashioned temperature test, with my calibrated fingertip, if it passes and set functions normally, I ship. Remember Bill, there are no stupid questions , just stupid answers, have a good day. charles betzler Best Electronics repair1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill McFarland" <billmcfarland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 12:55 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Transistor Question > Hello all, > > I have a question. > > I have done this for years but since I have a forum to ask questions like this one I am interested in hearing other opinions. > I ask this question only to make my self better at what I do. If I find that what I have been doing is wrong or suspect I will gladly change it. So please be gentle if I am wrong. (Remember we are all in this together...Ever watch Red Green?) > > I am in need of HOT Part number on the Transistor is 610597 (Philips part) > I crossed it to a NTE2353. > I have in stock a 2SD1881 which I know from past experience also crosses to a NTE2353 > The mounting will be all the same so I wont have to worry about that. > > I will more then likely install the 2SD1881. > > My question is this. What is the viability of this thought process? > > If they both cross to the same NTE is it fair to "ASSUME" they have the same basic specs? > > I am just wondering? Like I said been doing this for years. But that means nothing. > > so be gentle! > > Good luck, God Bless > Bill McFarland > DMC Electronics > Salt Lake City, Utah > > > ------------------------------------------ > Make your TechAssist database better! > Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the > SUBJECT field to the address above. > ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.