Why are transistors called "Q"?

From: Joe R. <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
Date: Sun Feb 27 06:34:44 2005

At 12:20 AM 2/27/05 +0000, Tony wrote:
>>
>> "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'.
>

    V is the standard designation for tubes in the US. It has been since at
least WW II.

   Joe
Received on Sun Feb 27 2005 - 06:34:44 GMT