Re: 2N3904 substitute for MPSA06?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom McClintock" <tomm@mgcap.com>
To: <vectorlist@synthcom.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: VECTOR: 2N3904 substitute for MPSA06?

> Except, and correct me if I am wrong, but the MPSA06 is
> rated at 500 mA 80 V, while the 2N3904 is only rated at
> 100 mA 40 V.
>
> Don't you think this will cause problems in the long
> run, not to mention the different pin orientation?

WOWZA! I wonder how mine is holding up so well? I didn't even notice the
pin swapping! I have all 3 as 2N3904 with orientation matching the
silk-screen (i.e. same physical profile as MPSA06) and it is working just
fine and has for some time. Strange! I'd say it is fine in a pinch and I'm
going to keep mine for now just to see how long it will last but I suppose
it is nothing that should be advised. Sorry to get us pointed in a bad
direction...

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Received on Sat Aug 10 21:52:02 2002