Subject: Component identification ?
From: "Mike Steward"
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Date: 7/17/2004 6:31 PM Central Daylight Time
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I have an ever growing stock of electronic components: transistors, IC's,
voltage regulators, in various case styles. Many of which are brand new.
My problem is identifying them. Does any one know how I should go about
identifying them.
Mike S.
Hi, Mike. Figure out which of the numbers on the device refer to the part
number, and do an NTE component search
http://nte01.nteinc.com/nte/NTExRefSemiProd.nsf/$$Search?OpenForm
When you punch in a part number they may recommend an NTE cross reference. The
description of that part will give you an idea what your part does. This works
particularly well with diodes, transistors, SCRs and triacs. NTE also has many
ICs such as voltage regulators and opamps which they also cross reference.
If you have them available, sheets of anti-static foam can be used for storing
the ICs, which are particularly susceptible to ESD (electro-static discharge).
Good luck
Chris