Subs for 2N5457?

[stonerbox]

Gonna build me a Orange Squeezer this weekend. I only got a BF246A and a 2N4303 at home, could they work as substitute for the original 2N5457?

[Kipper4]

IIRC J201 are normally a sub for those.
I might just be retaining some info here. I'm sure the guys will put me right if not.

[stonerbox]

IIRC J201 are normally a sub for those.
I might just be retaining some info here. I'm sure the guys will put me right if not.

And from what I read one can subsitute the J201 with the BF246A, could it work?   My main question would then be is it worth a try with the 2N4303? These two are the only FETs I got at home.

http://doc.chipfind.ru/solitron/2n4303.htm (Sub?)

http://doc.chipfind.ru/calogic/2n5457.htm (Original)

[Kipper4]

The most its going to cost you is a few transistors why not try it.
Of course you can always compare the specifications online first and google it.

[Keppy]

The most its going to cost you is a few transistors why not try it.

With sockets, it won't even cost that. Or just breadboard it first. With the bias trimmer to compensate for differences, I suspect ANY N-channel JFET we use for pedals will probably work.

[stonerbox]

Its not that im cheap, it's just that it is the weekend and where I live (a small town in Sweden) we don't have stores that can provide me with the components. Only online of course.

[Keppy]

I didn't mean to imply that you're cheap, just that:

1) It's easy to test without soldering (unless you don't have sockets OR a breadboard)
2) Whatever you try will probably work.

Good luck with your build!

[stonerbox]

I didn't mean to imply that you're cheap, just that:

1) It's easy to test without soldering (unless you don't have sockets OR a breadboard)
2) Whatever you try will probably work.

Good luck with your build!

Haha, sorry my bad. Damn you language barriers!  

[duck_arse]

I looked up the pn4303, and I'd say try the bf246A, as it has a lower Vgs, similar to the 2n5457. the pinout of the bf series is the opposite of the 2n series. you want to watch that.

[stonerbox]

I looked up the pn4303, and I'd say try the bf246A, as it has a lower Vgs, similar to the 2n5457. the pinout of the bf series is the opposite of the 2n series. you want to watch that.

Yes! I just found a second BF246A at home so I guess I'll give em a try! Thanks for the heads up on the pinout, duck_arse. Your nickname, haha.. and what is that profile picture??

[duck_arse]

that is my root canal in progress. going back next week to get a crown. good luck w/ fets.