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Title: m54531p transistor array uses
Post by: kingswayguitar on June 12, 2013, 11:50:50 AM

Scored 2 of these 7 transistor arrays from an old adding machine. But the datasheet is talking about clamping diodes and built in base resistors. Is there any use for this in the audio chain of a stompbox?

thanks!

Title: Re: m54531p transistor array uses
Post by: PRR on June 12, 2013, 04:24:13 PM

No. (The base diode and resistors are much more trouble than they are worth.)

Would be OK for driving LEDs, though total overkil for most pedals' LED needs.

Title: Re: m54531p transistor array uses
Post by: kingswayguitar on June 13, 2013, 03:52:50 AM

oh well
thanks

Title: Re: m54531p transistor array uses
Post by: cpm on June 13, 2013, 06:17:30 AM

Quote from: PRR on June 12, 2013, 04:24:13 PM
No. (The base diode and resistors are much more trouble than they are worth.)

Would be OK for driving LEDs, though total overkil for most pedals' LED needs.

well, crank them up and call it fuzz... :)

Title: Re: m54531p transistor array uses
Post by: kingswayguitar on June 13, 2013, 05:36:02 PM

i'm sure my adventurous curiosity will get the better of me ;)

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