On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:01:59 -0500, Ken Scharf
wrote:

I'm building a circuit that calls for a dual monolithic
jfet. Can I use two discrete jfets that I have matched
for IDSS in the circuit? They are in TO92 plastic
cases, I can glue the two in contact with each other
so they end up at the same temperature.

Yes, you can but the closer the match the better.
Two parts form the same lot/datecode with the same
IDSS should be ok.

I've done this with MPF102s (a wide tolerence part)
with good results in all but extremely critical designs.

Allison