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The '''2N2207''' (Tek part number 151-063) is a germanium PNP transistor with
The '''2N2207''' (Tek part number 151-063) is a [[Germanium transistors|germanium PNP transistor]] with


* f<sub>t</sub>= 140 MHz
* f<sub>t</sub>= 140 MHz
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The 2N2207 is used in a variety of 1960s Tektronix equipment including the [[3B1]], [[547]], [[321|321A]], and [[3B3]].   
The 2N2207 is used in a variety of 1960s Tektronix equipment including the [[3B1]], [[547]], [[321|321A]], and [[3B3]].   
   
   
Due to tin whisker growth inside the case, 2N2207 are a common source of problems on equipment of the period.
Due to [[Germanium transistors|tin whiskers growing inside the case]], 2N2207 are a common source of problems on equipment of the period.
 
In most (but not all) circuits, a failed 2N2207 can be replaced with a modern silicon PNP transistor.
In most (but not all) circuits, a failed 2N2207 can be replaced with a modern silicon PNP transistor.
Such a replacement may need to involve several coupled transistors/diodes (see link for an example).
Such a replacement may need to involve several coupled transistors/diodes (see link for an example).
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==Links==
==Links==
* [https://groups.io/g/TekScopes/message/35340 321A 2N2207 transistor replacement]
* [https://groups.io/g/TekScopes/message/35340 321A 2N2207 transistor replacement]
* [https://nepp.nasa.gov/whisker/anecdote/af114-transistor/index.html


==Pictures==
==Pictures==

Revision as of 05:17, 26 February 2019

The 2N2207 (Tek part number 151-063) is a germanium PNP transistor with

  • ft= 140 MHz
  • IC (max) = 50 mA
  • hfe (min) = 36

The 2N2207 is used in a variety of 1960s Tektronix equipment including the 3B1, 547, 321A, and 3B3.

Due to tin whiskers growing inside the case, 2N2207 are a common source of problems on equipment of the period.

In most (but not all) circuits, a failed 2N2207 can be replaced with a modern silicon PNP transistor. Such a replacement may need to involve several coupled transistors/diodes (see link for an example).

Links

Pictures