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I have a DC-DC converter that I want to repair. Unfortunately I cannot identify 2 SMD components from the drive circuitry. I am hoping some of you can help me identify what they are so I can have the complete schematic and find replacements.

I attached a hand-made schematic of the drive section as well as a photo of the PCB.

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Thank you.

Mihai
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  • Some NPN transistor that is a complement to the 2SA1020. – τεκ Jan 24 '18 at 18:25
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    That’s poor soldering - just waiting to cause shorts... – Solar Mike Jan 24 '18 at 18:36
  • The 2SA1020 is obsolete anyway, so get something that exceeds its specs, and its complement. – τεκ Jan 24 '18 at 18:38
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    2SA1020G is a recognised part number, searching for data and suppliers should be easy. The other is not ... TEK's suggestion might be the way forward, start from 2SA1020 and find its recommended complement. –  Jan 24 '18 at 18:40
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    The real 2SA1020 is not made in SOT-89 anyway, that's a Chinese hybrid using something like the 2SA1020 die in a non standard SOT-89 package. It does not conform to EIAJ JIS-C-7102. 2SC2655 is the complement to the 2SA1020. – Spehro Pefhany Jan 24 '18 at 18:40
  • Where are holes, I de-soldered the broken MOSFET's. The rest is as I got it. TEK, can you suggest me a better pair ? And there is also the problem this circuit repeats itself 4 times, for each leg of the H-bridge... The other 3 parts are not defective. Do you think is a good idea to replace all 16 transistors ? – Mihai Jan 24 '18 at 18:59
  • Is that a SOT-89? I just assumed it was a SOT-223 but it might not be big enough. –  Jan 24 '18 at 19:37
  • The 2SA1020G is 50V 2A PNP and complementary NPN for that was 2SC2655 according to this but there are multiple pinout/package options. – Whit3rd Jan 24 '18 at 23:55
  • PBSS5350X (PNP) and PBSS4350X (NPN) should work as replacements – τεκ Jan 25 '18 at 01:04
  • @Mihai Related: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/334128/how-do-i-identify-smd-components-or-any-component – Voltage Spike Jan 25 '18 at 20:56

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  • verify transistors OK with DMM diode test BC & BE

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Tony Stewart EE75
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Now is all clear. I checked the transistors: both are OK. Lucky me !

2SA1020G comes in SOT-89 package also (is written in the datasheet). They might be obsolete but are more than enough for the application (driving the MOSFETs with under 20V when they have a Vds=50V). No point to replace them if they work.

I replaced all power MOSFETs (16) and some Zenner surge suppressors with higher voltage rating versions and some burned resistors and the DC converter works again. I thank everyone for helping me identify those transistors.

BTW: To who is curious, this is the DC-DC converter from HI Voltage to Battery Voltage from the MPI 5,5K Hybrid Inverter made by MPP Solar. Was partially my fault that it failed. I set a 61V battery charging voltage, not knowing the Zenner surge suppressors across the MOSFETs were rated to 60V max. A bug in the software and Blam ! :) Now I know.

Mihai
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