The original in the set was an STK730-150 and was RCA part# 223948. Now if you order the 223948 you will receive the replacement STK730-030. See the following: Studying the Sanyo STK730 Regulator IC Family Many manufacturers use this IC by version for the primary low voltage regulator device in their switched mode power supplies found in automated office products, CRT and CTV products. Within these chips are the provisions to supply power switching, error detection, amplification, and over-current protection for the circuits of this self-excited semi-regulated switching regulator. This allows external circuits to be designed with fewer necessary components. In addition with the inclusion of MOSFETS for its power-switching element there is the advantage of allowing switching frequencies higher than those available for devices incorporating bi-polar transistor arrays. This device is a twelve pin Sip that is contained in a 46.5 mm wide by 25.5 mm high package with screw mounting provisions. The input pins are separated by an intentional space in lieu of pin 10. In addition pins 8 & 9 connecting to the power switching MOSFET's drain are internally tied together as are pins 11 & 12 on it's source tied together. Pin 3 is Ground and may be tied to the substrate case in some versions. Many times it has been noted that these devices are extremely hot during normal operation. That can be explained since the maximum recommended substrate operating temperature is 105 degrees Centigrade or 221 degrees Fahrenheit. You probably won't be holding your finger on these devices. Although one significant difference found by versions of this device is power capacity one other observation allows us to further separate them into two categories. That's design AC input voltage without considering the STK730-130 & 150 version made specifically for Thompson. 85 to 132 VAC 170 to 264 VAC STK730-010 6 amps 10W STK730-060 3 amps 110W STK730-020 8 amps 145W STK730-070 5 amps 180W STK730-030 10amps 180W STK730-080 6 amps 210W STK730-040 12amps 210W STK730-090 8 amps 280W STK730-050 15amps 280W When these devices are separated as above it becomes obvious they were designed with their area of likely operation in mind. In Europe standard AC voltage delivered ranges from 110 to 240 VAC at 50 Hz whereas in North America it is 115VAC at 60 Hz. Article compiled from information found in specification sheets from Sanyo The above information appeared in a recent issue of Watts Current should anyone find it of interest. Any one can be replaced by any one under it STK730-130 105Watt STK730-010 110W STK730-020 145W STK730-150 170W STK730-030 180W STK730-040 210W STK730-050 280W Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager / Parts Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx www.geminicomputertvsecurityalarms.com The above information appeared in a recent issue of Watts Current should anyone find it of interest. ----- Original Message ----- From: "D Trippel" <dtrippel@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 12:14 PM Subject: [TechAssist] ctc187CL3 Regulator > Hello Everyone > > Could anyone tell me if the STK730-150 (U4101V) is the original reg > for this set. > The set still runs at line voltage with pins 4to5 shorted. Has anyone > seen this before,just curious. Thanks! > > Don Trippel > Don's Electronics > Rosthern,Sask > Canada > > **************************************************************************** * > Classifieds! Buy or Sell! > http://sell.tech-assist.org > The Tech Address Book: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/