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Craig Sawyers · 22nd Apr 2021, 9:07 am

I recall using unprotected gate Siliconix MOSFETs (yes I know - not the subject of this thread) in the early 80's. These were TO18 package, and came with a little spring clip shorting the leads together. You only took that off once the device was safely soldered in.

JFET's are not immune to static damage either, so it is always a good idea to handle them until soldered in on an antistatic mat. Same with things like microwave diodes too.

Craig

22nd Apr 2021, 9:07 am	#17
Craig Sawyers Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 4,998	Re: Tektronix P6201 FET Probe repair I recall using unprotected gate Siliconix MOSFETs (yes I know - not the subject of this thread) in the early 80's. These were TO18 package, and came with a little spring clip shorting the leads together. You only took that off once the device was safely soldered in. JFET's are not immune to static damage either, so it is always a good idea to handle them until soldered in on an antistatic mat. Same with things like microwave diodes too. Craig