Bill, You have to look at the specs for that 2SD1881. The NTE2353 will work for both of these, in some instances, but you may be able to sub the 2SD1881 for the Philips, but not the other way around and vice-versa. I always use the original H.O.T. as recommended by several techs. Here you will ensure you are using a component specked exactly for that circuit. If you must, use NTE2353. Jeff Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg PA 17111 (FAX)1-717-564-4952 www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com mailto:jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill McFarland Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 1:56 PM To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 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.