What’s inside a russian germanium transistor? I’ve a K.O. P217 metallic germanium transistor so let’s open it!
The victim comes from an high voltage generator of a russian military AK47 nigh vision sight.
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The P217 was pulled out from this voltage converter
How to open it??? Simple, I’ve a turn!
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Let’s turn it!
The body seems made from copper. Inside there is a surprise to…
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It’s open
What is that white dust inside it??? If someone knows what is it, please tell me.
The white dust seems some kind of insulation/anti moisture dusty product.
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Et voilà! The germanium PNP capsule