Block diagram / schematic diagram / printed circuit board / replacement parts list (updates) (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic SA-AK230GC
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ORDER NO. MD0412577C3 CD Stereo System SA-AK230GC SA-AK230GN Colour (S)... Silver Type Specifications n AMPLIFIER SECTION Phone jack RMS output power Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack THD 10%, both channels driven n CASSETTE DECK SECTION 1 kHz 100 W per channel (5 Ω)
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 44.1 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 x 330 x 341 mm Decoding 16 bit linear Mass 6.9 kg Digital filter 8 fs Operating temperature range +5 to +35°C D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.2. (B) Main (Tuner) Circuit 18 Wiring Connection Diagram 16.3. (B) Main Circuit 19 Illustration of IC 痴, Transistors and Diodes 16.4. (C) Panel Circuit 20 Terminal Function of IC 痴 16.5. (D) Transformer Circuit, (E) CD Detect Circuit, (F) Spindle 20.1.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 1 Before Repair and Adjustment Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C5820 and C5840 through a 10Ω, 5W resistor to ground. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor “chip”...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 5 Handling Precautions For Traverse Deck The laser diode in the traverse deck (optical pickup) may break down due to potential difference caused by static electricity of clothes or human body. So, be careful of electrostatic breakdown during repair of the traverse deck (optical pickup).
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 6 Precaution of Laser Diode Caution : This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned "ON", invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pick up lens. Wavelength : 780 nm Maximum output radiation power from pick up : 100 µW/VDE Laser radiation from pick up unit is safety level, but be sure the followings: 1.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9 Disassembly and Assembly of Main Component “ATTENTION SERVICER” Some chassis components may have sharp edges. Be careful when disassembling and servicing. 1. This section describes procedures for checking the operation of the major printed circuit boards and replacing the main components.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.2. Gear for servicing (jig) Information 1. This unit has a gear which is used for checking items (Open/Close of disc tray, up/down operation of traverse unit by manually) when servicing. 2. For preparation of gear (for servicing), perform the procedures as follows.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.3. Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Remove 2 screws at each side and 5 screws at rear panel. Step 2 Lift up both sides of the top cabinet, push the top cabinet towards the rear and remove the top cabinet.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 2 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the CD lid cover. Step 6 Press the POWER button to turn the power off. · [Opening the disc tray manually (Using service tools)] Step 3 Repeat Step 2 but rotate the gear tools in anti-clockwise direction.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.5. Disassembly of Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Remove 6 screws and disconnect wire CN2810 (Fan) at rear cabinet as shown. 9.6.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.7. Disassembly of Main P.C.B. · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid ·...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN · Replacement of the Power Amplifier IC/ Voltage Regulator Step 1 Remove 2 screws fixed to the Power Amplifier IC and 1 Step 3 Unsolder the terminals of Power Amp IC, transistor and screw to Voltage Regulator.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.10. Disassembly of Front Panel Unit · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid ·...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 7 Unsolder the motor terminals. Step 8 Remove Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 9.12. CD Mechanism Main Component Replacement Procedures · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.4 - Disassembly of CD Lid ·...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 6 Lift up the traverse deck ass’y. Step 10 Remove the FFC board from the connector, and then remove the CD Servo P.C.B. Step 7 Remove the traverse deck ass’y from the timing lever. Caution: When removing or inserting the traverse deck avoid touching the OPU lens and pressing onto the turntable.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Note: Step 1 Install the traverse deck ass’y to the timing lever. Be careful not to lose the 3 floating spring because those will Step 2 Align the boss of traverse deck ass’y with the slot of also be removed on removal of the traverse deck ass’y.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 5 With pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2). 9.12.2. Replacement for the Disc Tray Step 1 Remove 4 screws. Step 2 Remove the upper plate.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 6 Insert the gear with hexagonal wrench into the hole. Step 9 With forcing the left guide bar manually because the left guide bar interfers with claw, draw the disc tray. [Installation of the disc tray after replacement] Step 7 Rotate the hexagonal wrench in the direction of arrow, and then open the disc tray fully.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN NOTE: Force the right guide bar of tray base manually not to move upwards. Step 4 Holding the disc tray manually, push the disc tray in the direction of the arrow. 9.12.3. Disassembly and reassembly for mechanism base drive unit Step 1 Remove 3 screws.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 9 Pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2). Step 6 Install the tray lock spring to hook temporary. Step 7 Release the claw, and then remove the tray lock.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 13 Remove the traverse relay gear, traverse cam gear and drive gear. Step 11 Lift up the left end of spindle base unit in the direction of arrow (1), and then remove the unit in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 3 Rotate the disc lever in the direction of arrow (1), draw the disc lever. NOTE: Hold the loading stopper ass’y manually bacause it is flipped by spring. NOTE: Take care not to lose the disc lever spring.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 8 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the relay gear A. Step 9 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the spindle shaft. Step 12 Squeeze the shaft of lower hook, and then draw it.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN spread the hold bars of loading stopper and remove the Step 1 Install the traverse cam gear. UP/DOWN base. Step 2 Rotate the traverse cam gear to the direction of arrow. [Installation for loading stopper ass’y] Step 1 Align the claw of loading stoppers ass’y with the slot of spindle base.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 4 Install the slide plate 2 to the mechanism base, and then match to the connection lever. Step 7 Move the slide plate 1 to forward fully. Step 5 Install the slide plate 1 to the mechanism base, and then match to the connection leve and align the trapezoid tooth Step 8 Install the rear lock.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 13 Install the gear holder, and then tighten the screw (a). Step 11 Remove the tray lock spring from hook,and then latch to the tray lock. Step 12 Install the UP/DOWN gear, change gear, change gear spring, pulley gear and belt in the order of (1) - (5).
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.12.4. Replacement for the motor ass’y Step 1 Install the belt temporarily. NOTE: Take care not apply the grease to the belt. Step 6 Release the 2 claws (A), and then remove the Motor Step 2 Upset the CD loading unit.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 1 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the pinch roller (R), (F). Step 2 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the head connector. Step 3 Remove 2 screws. 9.14. Replacement for the Deck motor ass’y, capstan belt A, capstan belt B and winding belt ·...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 5 Remove the flywheel R. Step 6 Release the claw of tape side, and then remove the winding lever and spring. Step 7 Remove the flywheel F. [Installation of the belt] Step 1 The boss and marking should be positioned Step 2 Put the winding belt on the pulley temporarily.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Step 7 Put the capstan belt A temporarily as shown below. Step 10 Remove 3 screws. Step 11 Put the capstan belt B as shown below. Step 8 Put the capstan belt B on the motor ass’y pulley.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.15. Replacement for the cassette lid ass’y · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 Lift up the lever upward, open the cassette lid ass’y. (For DECK1 and DECK2) Step 2 Push up the cassette lid ass’y in the direction of arrow.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9.16. Rectification for tape jam problem · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.3 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Step 1 If a cassette tape cannot be removed from the deck (the tape is caught by the capstan or pinch roller during playback or recording), rotate the flywheel F in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 10 Checking for major P.C.Bs Note: Checking of all major P.C.Bs (Main P.C.B., Panel P.C.B., Transformer P.C.B., Deck P.C.B., Deck Mechanism P.C.B. and Power P.C.B.) can be carried out using below procedures. For the disassembling procedures, refer to Section 9.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 10.2. Checking of Transformer P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Connect FFC wires (CN2801 & CN2805) from CD Mechanism Unit.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 10.3. Checking of Panel, Deck & Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove volume knob at Front Panel Unit. 5. Disassemble Panel P.C.B. 6. Disassemble Deck Mechanism Unit.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 10.4. Checking of Power P.C.B. 1. Remove Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Remove CD Lid. 3. Disassemble CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove 3 screws at Transformer P.C.B.. 5. Remove 2 screws at heat sink and 1 screw at Power P.C.B.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 11 Self-Diagnostic Function 11.1. Self-diagnostic display This unit is equipped with a self-diagnostic display function which, will display an error code corresponding to the problem occuring. Use this function when performing checking maintenance on the unit. 11.2. How to enter the Self-Diagnostic Function 11.3.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 3. Press to close the tray. 4. Press “CD DIRECT PLAY (5)” and wait until the tray is open. 5. Press and remove the CD. 6. Press to close the tray. 7. Press “n/STOP” to indicate Error Code.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 11.8.3. Power supply related error detection Abnormal Items Error Display Method of Detection POWER AMP output abnormal During normal operation, if DCDET becomes ‘L’, normal POWER OFF process shall not be executed, PCNT shall be switched to ‘L’...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 12 CD Test Mode Function This CD test mode is provided to check CD unit without connecting to changer loading mechanism. This mode shall operate CD PLAY with CD unit being connected only and CD Automatic Alignment result is shown on FL display.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN · It shall move up one counter when the above operations ends. The counter will reset to 00000 when 99999 is reached. · To exit CD aging test mode, press button, the tray will return to its PLAY position and power will be off.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 13 Measurements and Adjustments 13.1. Cassette Deck Section standard value. Bias voltage for Deck 2 14±4mV (Normal) · Measurement Condition Erase voltage for Deck 2 80mV (Normal) − − − − Make sure head, capstan and press roller are clean.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 9. Set AM-SG to 520kHz. 10. Receive 520kHz in the unit. 11. Adjust L2602 (OSC) so that the EVM-DC value is with 1.1±0.5V. Fig.6 13.2.2. AM RF Adjustment 1. Connect the instrument as shown in Fig. 7.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16 Schematic Diagram (All schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of the new technology) Note: : Push switch : Push switch : Open switch : CD switch : Load switch S951 : Mode switch...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.2. (B) Main (Tuner) Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 : +B SIGNAL LINE : FM SIGNAL LINE : AM SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : FM OSC SIGNAL LINE : AM OSC SIGNAL LINE MAIN (TUNER) CIRCUIT...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.3. (B) Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 4 : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT Q2980 Q2978 B1GDCFJJ0023...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 5 : CD SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE (CN6601) ON : MAIN SIGNAL LINE SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAM-9 MAIN CIRCUIT CN2806 30 29 28 27 26 25 15 14 13 12 11 10...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 6 : +B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT VREF+ 64 63 GC ONLY GN ONLY R2831 R2832 MCLK MCLK RESTSW /RESTSW CHG_HLF CHG_HLF CHG_CW R2834 /DCDET CHG_CW DCDET CHG_CCW PCONT CHG_CCW PCONT/EFP_/CE CHG_SW1 CHG_SW1 CHG_SW2...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 : +B SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.4. (C) Panel Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 8 : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT SYS6V S6210 R6458 DECK1 4.7K D6458 S6209 B3AAA00000583 POWER KEY3 S6301 R6399 S6208 OPEN/CLOSE TAPE...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 9 : +B SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT FL6601 A2BD00000111 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.6. (H) Power Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 11 : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT IC5802 IC5802 RSN35H2B-P POWER HIC C5521 100V10 R5450 330K D5814 C5443 B0AACK000004 100V10 C5441 C5243...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 16.7. (I) Deck Circuit & (J) Deck Mechanism Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM -12 : +B SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE DECK CIRCUIT C1038 R1055 C1057 220P C1034 2.2K 1000P 50V3.3 C1044 10V33 R1101...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 13 : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT (CN2803) ON SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM-4 DECK CIRCUIT CN1001 R1098 R1060 R1057 R1091 2.2K R1097 R1092 R1049 R1084 W1002 2.2K Q1017...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 17 Printed Circuit Board Note: Circuit board diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. 17.1. (A) CD Servo P.C.B. CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0443A) C7670 R7217 C7223 C7601 C7106 C7105 W7011 R7212...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 18 Wiring Connection Diagram FM ANT AM ANT H5950/ W5950 JK2601 JK2801 To Fan CD LOADING P.C.B CN5801 CN2809 CN2810 TUNER PACK SOLDER SIDE P.C.B MAIN P.C.B SOLDER SIDE CN2805 CD DETECT P.C.B SOLDER SIDE 13 14 BLACK POWER P.C.B...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 20 Terminal Function of IC’s 20.1. IC7002 (MN6627953HB) Servo Pin No. Mark Function AVDD2 Analog circuit power supply 2 processor/ Digital signal OUTL LCH output signal processor/ Digital filter/ D/A AVSS1 Audio output circuit GND 1 N.C.
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function Motor driver (2) forward-action output REG 1 Region Setting 1 (Tuner) Motor driver (3) reverse-action MUTE_H O HIC Mute output MUTE_A O Audio Mute Crystal oscillating circuit input (f = EE_CS/EFP_/EPM O EEPROM Chip Select 16.9344MHz)
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Pin No. Mark Function PHOTO_2 Rotation Detection Signal (Deck AVss Analog Power Supply Input (Connect to GND) PHOTO_1 Rotation Detection Signal (Deck VREF Reference for A-D (5V) AVcc Analog Power Supply Input Demo Selector (H= default demo on, L=...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 22 Parts Location and Replacement Parts List Notes: · Important safety notice: Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardent (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low noise (resistors), etc are used.
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 22.1.2. Deck Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CASSETTE DECK RED0069 R/P HEAD BLOCK UNIT RED0070 P/B HEAD BLOCK UNIT RDG0300 REEL BASE GEAR RDG0301 WINDING RELAY GEAR RDK0026 MAIN GEAR...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 22.2.2. CD Loading Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TRAVERSE DECK XTN2+6G SCREW RMX0141 PUSH SPACER RML0517 TIMING LEVER RMQ0749 UPPER SPINDLE...
SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN 22.3.2. Cabinet Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS RKFX0125-S1J CASS LID (L) RKFX0126-S1J CASS LID (R) 8025M12SND4 [M]GC RKMX0105-S TOP CABINET...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks D971 MA2C16500E DIODE S6209 EVQ21405R SW AUX D1003 B0ACCK000005 DIODE S6210 EVQ21405R SW DECK 1 D1004 B0BC3R700004 DIODE S6301...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks X7201 H2B169500002 RESONATOR W2929 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER W7001 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER DISPLAY TUBE W7002 ERJ3GEY0R00V CHIP JUMPER W7003 ERJ3GEY0R00V...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1017 ERJ3GEYJ822V 8.2K 1/16W R2269 ERJ3GEYJ330V 33 1/16W R1018 ERJ3GEYJ392V 3.9K 1/16W R2270 ERJ3GEYJ1R0V 1 1/16W R1019 ERJ3GEYJ392V 3.9K 1/16W...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2704 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R2922 ERJ3GEYJ103V 10K 1/16W R2705 ERJ3GEYJ222V 2.2K 1/16W R2923 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R2706 ERJ3GEYJ222V 2.2K 1/16W...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R5854 ERDS2TJ223T 22K 1/4W R7315 ERJ3GEYJ272V 2.7K 1/16W R5855 ERDS1FVJ100T 10 1/2W R7323 ERJ3GEYJ562V 5.6K 1/16W R5856 ERDS2TJ223T 22K 1/4W...
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SA-AK230GC / SA-AK230GN Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C2102 ECJ1VB1C104K 0.1 16V C2610 ECJ1VB1H103K 0.01 50V C2103 ECJ1VB1H102K 1000P 50V C2611 ECEA1HKA4R7B 4.7 50V C2106 ECJ1VB1H332K 3300P 50V...