Transistor gender - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ukcol · 1st Apr 2017, 11:04 am

I thought this subject may (or not

) generate a light hearted, even humorous, discussion.

In another thread I referred to a particular NPN transistor and "its PNP brother". I could, just as easily have said and "its PNP sister".

So, here is the question; if you were to assign gender to NPN and PNP, which way round would you do it and why.

Andrew2 · 1st Apr 2017, 11:17 am

I've never thought of it before, but I think I'd regard the NPN as male and the PNP as female.

John M0GLN · 1st Apr 2017, 11:57 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew2

I've never thought of it before, but I think I'd regard the NPN as male and the PNP as female.

Is that because NPN could be an abbreviation for Napoleon and PNP for the name Penelope?

John

1st Apr 2017, 12:41 pm

NPN, arrow sticks out, like the gender sign, male. PNP, arrow sticks in, need I say more?

Station X · 1st Apr 2017, 1:10 pm

I don't think any more need to be said.

Thread closed.

1st Apr 2017, 11:04 am	#1
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Transistor gender I thought this subject may (or not ) generate a light hearted, even humorous, discussion. In another thread I referred to a particular NPN transistor and "its PNP brother". I could, just as easily have said and "its PNP sister". So, here is the question; if you were to assign gender to NPN and PNP, which way round would you do it and why.

1st Apr 2017, 11:17 am	#2
Andrew2 Nonode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 2,038	Re: Transistor gender I've never thought of it before, but I think I'd regard the NPN as male and the PNP as female. __________________ Andy G1HBE.

1st Apr 2017, 12:41 pm	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Transistor gender NPN, arrow sticks out, like the gender sign, male. PNP, arrow sticks in, need I say more?

1st Apr 2017, 1:10 pm	#5
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Transistor gender I don't think any more need to be said. Thread closed. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.