Hi All!

We've got this Bipolar Microwave Transistor that I've just seen for
the first time, and I was asked if this part needs tinning because of
the gold plating.

I know what the J-STD says, but looking at the construction of the part,
I don't know if the part can withstand the heat of a tinning operation.

Take a look at "Bipolar Transistor" on my web page at:

http://www.stevezeva.homestead.com

I've tried to track down a datasheet, but can't seem to find one. The top
of the part is marked; "TRW 54601" and just below that, there's a "C86"
marked there.

The part may be very robust, and I have nothing to worry about. But
because this is the first time I've seen something like this, I thought I'd
ask the experts out there...

Kind regards,

-Steve Gregory-
Senior Process Engineer
LaBarge Incorporated
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 459-2285
(918) 459-2350 FAX
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