"Paul_Morphy" ) writes:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
...

They may be a very common device in Japan (and maybe other parts of the
world
that Japanese parts dominate), but they aren't over here.

There have been so many types of transistors made over the years, it would
be impossible to stock them all. It's going to get harder in the future, as
manufacturing moves to multi-function integrated circuits and surface-mount
components. Stock up!

"PM"


Yes, I was caught up in explaining why that particular transistor might
be "rare".

The same thing really applies to most transistors. There are a handful
of transistors that are common enough for hobby distributors to carry,
and if anyone picked one off that list, it would be perceived as "rare".
It's both a cause and effect, since the construction articles tend to
use the devices that are commonly available, which makes sure the hobby
distributors carry those devices.

Someone in this thread suggested an MPF102 as a replacement, though
at least added that it might not be the best choice. THat probably
rates as the most recognizable JFET in North America, so whenever FET
is mentioned, it would tend to get suggested.

Michael