Why are transistors called "Q"?

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 19:14:58 +0000

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> "T" was taken (Transformer). That was also a problem when tubes began being=
> =20
> used. I think they use X for tubes, don't they?

Normally 'V' Certainly in UK manuals -- we call them 'valves', but HP and
Tekky also use 'V'.

-tony
Received on Sat Feb 26 2005 - 18:20:12 GMT