Re: new power transistors vs. old

I think when weighing "modern manufacturing processes" with "modern cost-cutting
methods" - I would choose the new old stock parts first. : )

Richard

Rodger Boots wrote:

> Shouldn't be any problem. They might even be better than newer ones (or
> not, who knows).
>
> Werner Sharp wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I picked up some 2n3792 power transistors off ebay a while ago for a good
> > price. They look unused but their date stamp is 1980. Does anyone think
> > these would be less reliable than one manufactured recently? If so, I'd
> > rather just spend the extra $6 to have a more reliable vector monitor.
> >
> > Thanks for any information.
> >
> > Werner Sharp
> > sharpw@bellsouth.net
> >
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