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Complete List of TM500/5000 Mainframe Pass Transistors
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýTEKTRONIX TM500/5000 MAINFRAME PASS TRANSISTORS Compiled by Jerry Scheltgen and Dennis Tillman ? Tek used at least 12 different pass transistor part numbers during the time the TM500/5000 mainframes were in production. In some cases different parts were used over certain serial number ranges. The high power compartment (when present) used the higher current transistors. Tek changed to different semiconductor families and/ or manufacturers (MFR####) over time. ? Tek specified these parameters for the various part numbers used. ? TEK PART TYPE? MFR####? Ic?? BVceo? PWR? hFE@Ic? VSat FtMIN CASE -------- ----? -------? ---? ----- ----? ------? ---- ----- ------ 151-0140 NPN?? 2N3055H? 15A? 60V?? 115W? 20@4A?? 1.1V .3MHz TO-3 151-0258 PNP?? 2N4905?? 15A? 60V??? 87W? 20@4A?? 3.V? 4.MHz TO-3 151-0349 NPN?? MJE2801? 10A? 60V??? 90W? 25@3A??????? 2.MHz TO-127 151-0373 PNP?? MJE2901? 10A? 60V? ??90W? 25@3A??????? 2.MHz TO-127 151-0413 NPN?? 2N6258?? 30A? 80V?? 250W? 20@15A? 3.V? .8MHz TO-3 151-0436 NPN?? MJE2801? 10A? 85V??? 90W? 25@3A??????? 2.MHz TO-127 151-0651 PNP?? TIP36C?? 25A? 100V? 125W? 10@15A? 4.V? 3.MHZ TO-218 151-0652 NPN?? TIP35C?? 25A? 100V? 125W? 10@15A? 4.V? 3.MHZ TO-218 151-0917 NPN????????????????? NO DATA 151-0918 PNP????????????????? NO DATA 151-0937 NPN?? MJF3055??????? NO DATA?????????????????????? TO-220 151-0938 PNP?? MJF2955??????? NO DATA?????????????????????? TO-220 ? ** TM501 NPN 151-0349 (Select from MJE2801, MFR####: SJE924) PNP 151-0373 (MFR####: SJE925) ** TM501A NPN 151-0349 (Select from MJE2801, MFR####: SJE924) PNP 151-0373 (MFR####: SJE925) ** TM502A NPN 151-0436 (MFR####: SJE966, MJF3055), 151-0937 (MFR###: MJF3055)? PNP 151-0373 (SJE925 SEL VER), 151-0938 (MFG####: MJF2955) ** TM503 NPN 151-0349 (SEL FROM MJE2801) PNP 151-0373 (SJE925 SEL VER)?? ** TM503A NPN 151-0436 SJE966 SEL VER PNP 151-0373 SJE925 SEL VER, MJF2955, 151-0938 ** TM503B NPN 151-0937 MJF3055 PNP 151-0938 MJF2955 ** TM504 verify on later versions NPN 151-0436, 151-0413 (OPTION 2 ONLY, 2N6258 HI PWR COMP) ??? 151-0140 (STANDARD ONLY) PNP 151-0373, SJ7028, 151-0258 (OLDER VER HI PWR COMP MJ2955) ** TM504A NPN NO DATA PNP NO DATA ** TM515 NPN 151-0436 TO-127 (Select from SJE966) PNP 151-0373 TO-127 (SJE925) ** TM506 NPN 151-0436, 151-0140 PNP 151-0373, 151-0258 (MFG####: MJ2955) ** TM506A NPN 151-0917, 151-0652 (MFG####: TIP35C) PNP 151-0918, 151-0651 (MFG####: TIP36C) ** TM5003 NPN 151-0436 (Select from SJE966), 151-0937 (MFG####: MJF3055) PNP 151-0938 (MFG####: MJF2955), 151-0373 (MFG####: SJE925) ** TM5006 NPN 151-0436 (Select from SJE966), 151-0140 (MFG####:SJ7020) PNP 151-0373 (MFG####: SJE925), 151-0258 ** TM5006A NPN 151-0937 (MFG####: MJF3055), 151-0652 (MFG####: TIP35C) PNP 151-0938 (MFG####: MJF2955), 151-0651 (MFG####: TIP36C) ** ? -30- ? |
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I believe the MJF 2955 and 3055 are the exact same die as in the original 2N2955 and 3055, in TO-220 rather than TO-3. The specs except for power dissipation should be the same - I hope that helps fill in the spec table.
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I think any of these should be good subs for each other as long as the type (NPN/PNP) is right, the correct pinout is attainable, and the size is right - the high power hole needs bigger devices. Since these are almost always used as power supply pass regulators for the plug-ins, what matters most is the DC-SOA ratings. The transistors in this size and rating class should be similar in that respect, but when in doubt, always consider the SOA graphs when comparing possible substitutes, versus the original designed-in parts. With the wide variety of plug-ins, it will be nearly impossible to predict tha actual DC operating condition limits, so use the original part SOA curve as the benchmark to be met or exceeded. Ed --- In TekScopes@..., "Dennis Tillman" <dennis@...> wrote:
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On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Ed Breya <edbreya@...> wrote:
I believe the MJF 2955 and 3055 are the exact same die as in the original 2N2955 and 3055, in TO-220 rather than TO-3. The specs except for power dissipation should be the same - I hope that helps fill in the spec table.The MJF parts are 90V 10A in TO220F. They are current OnSemi parts so you can look at the datasheets. 2N3055 is 60V 15A, so not necessarily the same die. (And the MJF parts are only rated at 30W, because of the Fullpak... so use with caution.) |
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--- On Sat, 12/15/12, Ed Breya wrote:
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The way I remember it and I think Bob Pease discussed this in his book
is that the oldest 2N3055 transistor was fabricated using a mesa process which resulted in basically no secondary breakdown but low Ft which is consistent with the list just posted showing an Ft of 0.3 MHz. Later replacements uses diffusion processes which both raised the Ft into the 2 to 3 MHz range, sometimes causing oscillation problems in older circuits, and lowered the secondary breakdown limits significantly. Considering the wide range of Ft specifications shown in the list, I would not hesitate at all to use a any modern low Ft replacement and would worry more about power handling capability and breakdown limits. As far as the pinout problem goes, add some short lead wires and bolt the transistor down in a more convenient location as is done with the high power compartment TO-3 pass transistors. On Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:04:08 -0800 (PST), Jim Reese <nfeinc@...> wrote: Hello to all, |
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---In TekScopes@..., <dennis@...> wrote :
> TEKTRONIX TM500/5000 MAINFRAME PASS TRANSISTORS > Compiled by Jerry Scheltgen and Dennis Tillman Hey guys, thanks for compiling this. Here's an HTML "spreadsheet" view of the same thing that cross-references the modules to their transistors by part number, to parameters <>. I've also uploaded an EXCEL spreadsheet to the forum archive named "TM5XX Module Pass Transistors.xlsx" - I can't find a good way to link the dang thing... If you notice any errors in my transcription, please let me know and I'll fix them. |
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Hey Magnus,
thanks, but the credit is all to Jerry & Dennis, as they did all the hard work of gathering and collating the data. I just pushed their data into a spreadsheet, took me all of 10 minutes. The file in the downloads section should be easier to link and to find than the original thread (sadly). Siggi |