Counterfeit 2N3055?

Dec 11, 2008 3 Replies

I need to buy some '3055's. Is there much risk of getting a counterfeit? I read that because these are so cheap, they are being substituted (and relabeled) for more expensive transistors. But there's not much profit in counterfeiting 3055's.



Should I be concerned?



Thanks,


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I just wonder, why would anyone spec a 2N3055 these days anyway?

Thanks, Rich

I haven't looked at the price recently but for a 115W TO-3 npn general purpose power transistor it may actually be very cost effective.

Beware of the difference between the 2N3055 and 2N3055H.

Graham

Just max voltage, I think...? 60v vs. 100v

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