{"product_id":"motorola-2n255-germanium-pnp-power-transistor-to-3-gold-case-vintage-nos","title":"Motorola 2N255 Germanium PNP Power Transistor TO-3 Gold Case Vintage NOS","description":"ITEM SPECIFICS\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Motorola\u003cbr\u003eMPN: 2N255\u003cbr\u003eModel: 2N255\u003cbr\u003eType: Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Power\u003cbr\u003ePolarity: PNP\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Germanium\u003cbr\u003ePackage: TO-3 Metal Can, gold-plated, 2-hole flange\u003cbr\u003eLeads: 2 (Emitter and Base, marked on the header); case is the collector\u003cbr\u003eCase Marking: 2-40\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New (New Old Stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eThis is one Motorola 2N255 germanium PNP power transistor in a gold-plated TO-3 metal can. It's new old stock and has never been installed. The can is marked with the Motorola logo, \"2N255\" and \"2-40.\" The bottom header is stamped \"E\" and \"B\" at the pins. The gold finish shows tarnish, dark spotting and handling marks from storage. Both pins are intact. Please see the photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eGenuine Motorola germanium PNP power transistor\u003cbr\u003eGold-plated TO-3 package with 2-hole mounting flange\u003cbr\u003eEmitter and base pins marked on the header; the case is the collector\u003cbr\u003eEarly Motorola power transistor, collectible for vintage electronics restoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility:\u003cbr\u003eReplacement for the 2N255 in vintage car radios, audio amplifiers, power supplies and other germanium-era circuits. Also used by builders of germanium audio and effects circuits. Verify ratings, pinout and heatsink insulation against your equipment before installing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003eQ: Is this germanium or silicon?\u003cbr\u003eA: Germanium. The 2N255 is a germanium PNP power transistor.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Which terminal is the case?\u003cbr\u003eA: On the TO-3 package, the case is the collector. The two pins are marked E (emitter) and B (base) on the header.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Is this an authentic Motorola part?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It carries the Motorola batwing logo and the 2N255 marking. Please see the photos.\u003cbr\u003eQ: Is this new?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It's new old stock and has never been installed. There's tarnish and spotting on the gold finish from storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003cbr\u003eThe item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive. Please review all photos and the description carefully before purchasing. Specifications are given for reference; verify compatibility with your equipment before installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEGAL DISCLAIMER\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Industrial Parts Group is not an authorized distributor or affiliate of Motorola. Brand names, trademarks and part numbers are used for identification purposes only. Electrical components should be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable codes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2N255, 2N 255, Motorola 2N255, 2N255A, germanium power transistor, pnp germanium transistor, germanium transistors, germanium transistors for sale, pnp transistor, TO-3 germanium transistor, gold TO-3 transistor, vintage Motorola transistor, NOS germanium transistor, vintage car radio transistor, vintage amplifier transistor, fuzz pedal germanium transistor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for shopping with American Industrial Parts Group!","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49888752402587,"sku":"MOT-2N255-N","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/0857\/7435\/files\/motorola-2n255-germanium-pnp-power-transistor-to-3-gold-1-american-industrial-parts-group.png?v=1792689822","url":"https:\/\/americanindustrialpartsgroup.com\/products\/motorola-2n255-germanium-pnp-power-transistor-to-3-gold-case-vintage-nos","provider":"American Industrial Parts Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}