Re: Transistors Replacements

From: BobG (bobgardner_at_aol.com)
Date: 03/29/05 

Date: 29 Mar 2005 15:57:25 -0800

>I am a novice and tend to slavishly follow schematics. However I know
that
>many circuits can use as you say any old transistor. I don't always
>understand why,
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The rule of thumb is that the transistor needs to withstand the voltage
and current from the circuit, so over spec-ing the transistor just
hurts your wallet. Same with caps... you can use a 50v cap in a 5v
circuit, but not vice-versa

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