http://alltransistors.com/transistor.php?transistor=36072
This indicates that the maximum emitter-base voltage (Ueb) is 3v. I read some technical literature that I somewhat understood, and it seemed to be ok. Then I read something else which made me second guess my noobness.
Thanks,
Pat
I think that refers to reverse voltages, as in power going the wrong way? What it can withstand before damage occurring, like a diode? Alltransistors calls the ube, use, while the other places replace u with a v
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_4/15.html
Reverse voltages: As with diodes, bipolar transistors are rated for maximum allowable reverse-bias voltage across their PN junctions. This includes voltage ratings for the emitter-base junction VEB , collector-base junction VCB , and also from collector to emitter VCE .
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