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Technicians Handbook - Historic Naval Ships Association

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Alpha is always less than 1 for a common base configuration.TRANSISTOR RUGGEDNESS.—Transistors are generally more rugged mechanically thanelectron tubes. They are susceptible to damage by electrical overloads, heat, humidity, and radiation.Unless you are careful, damage can occur during maintenance.DAMAGE PREVENTION.—To prevent damage and avoid electrical shock, use the followingprecautions when working on transistorized equipment:• Check your test equipment and soldering irons for leakage current from the power source. Ifleakage current exists, use an isolation transformer to eliminate the current.1-34

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