[sdiy] Dual NPN transistors

[houshu at dsp.cl.nec.co.jp]

Hello Romeo,

> Date:    17 Apr 2001 19:54:15 JST
> From:    "RFAHL" <8brain at spiritone.com>
> Hello Osamu,
> 
> That's good to know.  I just checked and 2SC3381s are available from Mouser
> ($1.41) and MCM ($1.28) in the US.
> 
> 2SC1583s are still available here, MCM has them for $.95

Almost the same value in Japan.

> What's a good sub for the 2SA798?  They're still available in the US, but I
> suspect that supplies are limited.

2SA1349 (Toshiba) is a good PNP pair.  It's comprementary of the
2SC3381.   Fortunately they are becoming cheaper year by year.  
Three years ago it costed $3 each, but now just about $1.

http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/seek/us/td/99kataban/20011.htm

Regards,
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