[Lowfer] 2N5486 VS. J310

[Ed Phillips]

Bill Ashlock wrote:
> 
> Dale,
> 
> I did a Google search on the 2N5486 and found a full Fairchild data sheet.
> I'm sure the J310 is there too for comparison. If you need any help
> interpreting the parameters for a Lowfer preamp let me know.
> 
> BTW, if you have more of these than you can use in a lifetime send me a few
> and I'll try em out in a circuit that uses a J310.
> 
> Bill Athe
	If memory serves me right the 2N5486 is similar to the J310, higher gm,
and in a metal can.  Built a wide dynamic range IF amplifier using them
in the output, but that was about 20 years ago and don't remember the
details.  I think all of those FETS are built and then graded.

Ed