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(based on 6 ratings)
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Control the flow of electricity in your electronic equipment. The 2N3055 Transistor has a power dissipation of 115W.I(C) Max of 15.0A.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent performance(3), Versatile(3)
 
The 2N3055 is a real workhorse
By MikeKVerified Reviewer from Bakersfield, CA on 6/24/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

This power transistor can be used for numerous projects, including small 12 VDC to 120 VAC power inverters, small DC motor drives and even single transistor "Joule Thief" 1.5 VDC LED driver circuits. Be sure to use a heat sink for high power applications, since the transistor can run very hot.

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many uses
By JKVerified Reviewer from CO on 2/21/2009
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
Great for homebrew
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

I have used this, or ones like it to build my own audio amps, and voltage regulators. These are great for expirementing with! They are very tolerant, but MUST be used with a fair sized heatsink.

 
Replace Fiero dash transistor
By Fieronut from Chicago, IL on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Versatile
Cons:
Hard to locate
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

Direct replacement for Pontiac Fiero dash light control transistor. Inexpensive repair.

 
Using it to run TV ...
By Michael W from Ventura, CA on 3/3/2006
Pros:
Good performance, Good Value

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

Using it to run TV flybacks it works great, but make sure you have a fan on it or it will fry in about three seconds. Great for lower freq's.

 
Not intended for high ...
By Paul M from Michael on 11/22/2005
Pros:
Easy to use, Good performance, Reliable

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

Not intended for high frequency. Designed for power supply pass transistor.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
i tried using this ...
By tanner b from orem, utah on 10/24/2005
Pros:
Easy to use

Comments about RadioShack 2N3055 NPN Transistor:

i tried using this transistor for a low power flyback transformer driver, but it wasn't very high frequency and it fried on a pretty low power; it's not the best transistor but i suppose if you're using higher power, not just amplification then you should put more than one in parallel.

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