GM DELCO transistor quiz

[TBK]

Germanium transistors are still alive and well.
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From: Leland Armitage <Leland at callamerica.net>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 11:20 PM
Subject: Re: GM DELCO transistor quiz


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>: Subject: GM DELCO transistor quiz :
>: anyway, the printing on the part is: DELCO GM 2N1168 6547
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>:Sounds like a 2N1168 transistor in a TO 3 case style.  My cross reference
>from ECG shows ECG121   PNP Germanium transistor rated at 15 volts  7 amp
>collector current.
>Since germanium transistors haven't been used for over 18 years now, I hope
>it has nothing to do with any modern DIY system today.  Not a good choice
>anyway for your application.
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>Leland   Cambria CA
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