SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Pickup Power consumption 251 W Beam source/wavelength Semiconductor laser/780 nm Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 x 330 x 358 mm Number of channels Stereo Mass 7.9kg Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+1, -2 dB) Power consumption in standby mode: 0.85 W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18 Schematic Diagram 19.9. (M) VCD P.C.B. (Side A & B) 18.1. (A) CD Servo Circuit 20 Wiring Connection Diagram 18.2. (B) Tuner/Main Circuit 21 Illustration of IC 痴, Transistors and Diodes 18.3. (B) Main Circuit 22 Terminal Function of IC 痴...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 2 Before Use (For GC Only) Be sure to disconnect the mains cord before adjusting the voltage selector. Use a minus(-) screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the rear panel) to the voltage setting for the area in which the unit will be used.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 5 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 7 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 8 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 9 Accessories AC power supply cord (For GC only) AC power supply cord (For GS only) FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Video connection cable Remote control transmitter...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11 Operation Checks and Main Component Replacement Procedures “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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11.1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel Step 1 Remove 3 screws each side and 5 screws at rear panel. Step 2 Lift up both sides of cabinet ass’y, push the cabinet ass’y toward the rear and remove the cabinet ass’y.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS [Open the disc tray manually (Using service tools)] Step 4 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the CD Lid. Step 5 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Step 1 Insert the gear tool into the hole on the underside of CD chassis and then rotate in the direction of arrow.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 3 Repeat Step 2 but rotate the gear tools in anti-clockwise direction. Step 4 The disc tray will be close. 11.2. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 3) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel ·...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11.3. Disassembly Main P.C.B., Transformer P.C.B. & MP3 P.C.B. 11.3.1. Disassembly for the Main P.C.B. · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 3) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 11.1.1 - Disassembly for CD Lid ·...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 2 Unsolder the terminals of Power Amp IC, transistor and replace the components. Step 3 Fix back the cutted portion with a screw as shown. Step 1 Break the joint with a metal cutter as shown below.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 5 Disconnect connector CP600. Step 6 Pull out the volume knob. Step 7 Pull Panel P.C.B. forward. 11.5. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit & Deck P.C.B. · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 3) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel ·...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 4 With pressing the claw (A), rotate the hexagonal wrench clockwise. (The slide plate R moves for a little amount.) Step 5 Pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), the connection lever moves in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Note: Be careful not to lose the 3 floating spring because those will also be removed on removal of the traverse deck ass’y. · Installation of the CD Servo P.C.B. after replacement Step 1 Connect the FFC board.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 1 Install the traverse deck ass’y to the timing lever. Step 2 Align the boss of traverse deck ass’y with the slot of traverse cam gear. Step 3 Force the claw of timing lever. Step 5 With pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 4 With lifting the claw in the direction of (1), draw the CD Step 8 Release the both claws, and then draw the disc tray. Detect P.C.B. in the direction of arrow (2). Step 5 Remove the mechanism cover.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11.6.3. Disassembly and reassembly for mechanism base drive unit Step 1 Remove 3 screws. Step 2 Holding the drive rack not to move, install the disc tray. Step 2 Release the claw, and then remove the gear holder.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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 Step 8 Install the rear lock.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 14 Install the tray base, traverse ass’y, mechanism cover and upper plate. [Operation check after servicing] Check the proper operation of following items with gear and hexagonal screwdriver. 1. Open/close of tray base. 2. Moving the tray base to the stock side.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11.7. Disassembly Deck Mechanism 11.7.1. Replacement for the pinch roller ass’y and head block · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 11.1.1 - Disassembly for CD Lid ·...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Step 3 Remove 2 screws. 11.7.2. Replacement for the Deck motor ass’y, capstan belt A, capstan belt B and winding belt · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel ·...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 11.8. Replacement for the cassette 11.9. Measure for tape trouble lid ass’y · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 11.1 - Disassembly of...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 12 Service Position Note: For the disassembling procedure, see Section 11. 12.1. Checking the Main P.C.B., Power P.C.B., Transformer P.C.B. and Voltage Selector P.C.B. 1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Disassembly of CD Lid.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 12.2. Checking the Panel P.C.B., Tact Switch P.C.B., Deck P.C.B. & Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Disassembly of CD Lid. 3. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove volume knob at front panel.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 13 Description of Error Code 13.1. Abnormality Detection for DECK Mechanism Error Error Display Problem condition MODE SW abnormal Normal operation during mecha transition, MODE SW abnormal is memorized. The content of abnormality can be confirmed in the abnormal detection mode explained in the later section.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 14 Self-Diagnostic Function 14.1. Self-diagnostic display This unit is equipped with a self-diagnostic display function which, if a problem occurs, will display an error code corresponding to the problem. Use this function when performing maintenance on the unit.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 14.4. CD Mechanism Test (F15, F26, F16, F17, F27, F28, F29, H15) 1. Press “CD”. 2. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (1)” and place a CD. 3. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (1)” to close the tray. 4. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (5)” and wait until the tray is open.
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS and CLVS status shall be shown as below: During the above display, executing CD PLAY will display auto adjustment result for CD PLAY mode.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 16.1.4. Bias Frequency Adjustment (Deck 1/2) 1. Set the unit to “AUX” position. 2. Insert the Normal blank tape (QZZCRA) into DECK 2 and set the unit to “REC” mode (l use “REC/STOP” key). 3. Adjust L1002 so that the output frequency is within the standard value.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18 Schematic Diagram (All schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the repair. development of the new technology) · Cover the parts boxes made of plastics with aluminium foil. Note: · Put a conductive mat on the work table.
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18.2. (B) Tuner/Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 : +B SIGNAL LINE : FM SIGNAL LINE : AM SIGNAL LINE TUNER/MAIN CIRCUIT : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : FM OSC SIGNAL LINE : AM OSC SIGNAL LINE R1104...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18.3. (B) Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 4 : -B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE R2940 R2941 R2942 R2943 VREF+ CHG_CW CHG_CW CHG_HALF CHG_HALF CHG_CCW CHG_CCW R2944 CLAMP CHG_AD1 OPEN...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 5 : VCD AUDIO SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE TUNER/MAIN CIRCUIT : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE (1A) ON : -B SIGNAL LINE : AM/FM SIGNAL LINE...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 6 : AUX SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : VCD VIDEO SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE C2745 16V10 LINE_R R2752 C2744 C2941 C2943 16V10 4.7K 0.22 0.22...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 : -B SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE Q2815 Q2814 KTA12710YTA KTC3199GRTA SWITCH SWITCH AGND...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 8 : VCD AUDIO SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : VCD VIDEO SIGNAL LINE VIDEO_OUT VIDEO_OUT L2850 J0JCC0000120 R2961 DGND 100K L2851 C2827 J0JCC0000120 6.3V470P GND1 C2826 16V330 +A9V LRCK_5V LRCK_5V...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 9 MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE R2815 RESTSW DSA_STRB DRIVER_MUTE CLOSE_SW C2803 OPEN_SW 470P R2827 OPEN DC_DET BLKCK CLOSE BLKCK /DISC /MCS IC2801 R2810 /CDRST EE_CLK MN101C30AEA R2836 STAT EE_DATA MECHACON IC R2809...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18.4. (C) Panel Circuit & (D) Tact Switch Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 10 : MIC SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE C672 0.01 C671 0.022 MICSW Q606 KTC3199GRTA L605 Q900 JK600...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 13 : -B SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE Q604 Q603 D613 B1ACCF000063 B1ACCF000063 B0BA5R600016 TRANSFORMER DECK SUPPLY SWITCH VREF SUPPLY SWITCH L601 Z600...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18.5. (E) Deck Circuit & (F) Deck Mechanism Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 14 : +B SIGNAL LINE : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE DECK CIRCUIT : TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE R1038 R1039 R1055 C1038 4.7K 2.2K 220P R1098 C1034 50V3.3...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 15 : +B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT (CN2904) ON : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 DECK CIRCUIT : TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE CN1001 C1054 50V3.3 R1060 C1064 50V3.3 R1095 R1091 Q1017 100K 2.2K...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 18.6. (G) Power Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 16 : +B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE IC5801 IC5801 RSN315H42B-P POWER HIC L5201, 5202, 5401, 5402 G0AR76Y00001 R5453 L5401 R5253 R5250 L5201...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 17 : +B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE L CH R CH R5854 R5855 C5244 JK5951 C5245 C5445 0.047 D5814 0.047 0.047 B0AACK000004 R5856 R5857 R5256 R5456...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 19 Printed Circuit Board Note: Circuit board diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. 19.1. (A) CD Servo P.C.B. (Side A & B) CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0437A)...GS (REPX0437B)...GC TP30 X7201 C7107...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0437A)...GS (REPX0437B)...GC (SIDE B)
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 22 Terminal Function of IC’s 22.1. IC7001 (AN22004A-NF) Servo Pin No. Mark Function /TLOCK Tracking servo feeding signal Amplifier output (“L” : Feed) BLKCK Sub-code block clock signal output Pin No. Mark Function (BLKCKf = 75Hz during normal...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function PLL extraction clock output (fPCK Motor driver (1) input = 4.321 MHz during normal PVCC1 N.C. playback) PGND1 Power supply (1) for driver (Not connected, open) PGND1 Ground connection (1) for driver VCOF2 VCO Loop filter for 33.8688MHz...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function RESTSW CD pickup head limit switch CHG_PLGR Changer Plunger Output input CHG_SW2 CD Changer Switch 2 Input DRIVER_MUTE Not used (GND) CHG_SW1 CD Changer Switch 1 Input CLOSE_SW Not used (GND)
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 24 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-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 24.1.2. Deck Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CASSETTE DECK RED0071 R/P HEAD BLOCK UNIT RED0072 P/B HEAD BLOCK UNIT RDG0300 REEL BASE GEAR RDG0301 WINDING RELAY GEAR RDK0026 MAIN GEAR...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 24.2.2. CD Loading Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TRAVERSE DECK RMS0632 TRAVERSE PIN XTN2+6G SCREW RML0517 TIMING LEVER RMX0141 PUSH SPACER...
SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS 24.3.2. Cabinet Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS RGWX0080-S VOLUME KNOB RHD30004-2S SCREW REEX0202 10P FFC RKA0059-K LEG RUBBER REEX0391...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q950 B1BACD000017 TRANSISTOR SVC211SPA-AL DIODE Q951 2SB621ARSTA TRANSISTOR D600 SLI325URCT31 DIODE Q952 KRC102MTA TRANSISTOR D603 B0AACK000004 DIODE Q953 B1AAGC000007...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RLQZPR47KT-Y COIL S601 EVQ21405R SW POWER L600 RLQB3R3KT-1Y COIL S602 EVQ21405R SW DECK 1/2 L601 G0C100JA0030 INDUCTOR S603 EVQ21405R...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks X601 RSXZ4M19D01T CERAMIC OSCILLATOR ERDS2TJ272T 2.7K 1/4W X602 H0A327200073 CERAMIC OSCILLATOR ERDS2TJ684T 680K 1/4W X1102 RLFDFT22DD DISCRIMINATOR ERDS2TJ391T 390 1/4W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R674 ERDS2TJ223T 22K 1/4W R970 ERDS2TJ681T 680 1/4W R675 ERDS2TJ472T 4.7K 1/4W R971 ERDS2TJ103T 10K 1/4W R676 ERDS2TJ101T 100 1/4W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1113 ERJ3GEYJ103V 10K 1/16W R2140 ERJ3GEYJ472V 4.7K 1/16W R1114 D0GB562JA002 5.6K 1/16W R2141 ERJ3GEYJ123V 12K 1/16W R1115 ERJ3GEYJ561V 560 1/16W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2714 ERJ3GEYJ102V 1K 1/16W R2834 D0GB101JA002 100 1/16W R2715 ERJ3GEYJ473V 47K 1/16W R2835 D0GB101JA002 100 1/16W R2716 ERJ3GEYJ104V 100K 1/16W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R5245 ERDS2TJ332T 3.3K 1/4W R7212 D0GB271JA002 270 1/16W R5246 ERDS2TJ153T 15K 1/4W R7214 ERJ3GEYJ682V 6.8K 1/16W R5247 ERDS2TJ332T 3.3K 1/4W...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C642 ECEA1VKA220B 22 35V C1014 ECJ1VB1H102K 1000P 50V C644 F1D1H1040002 0.1 50V C1015 ECJ1VB1H102K 1000P 50V C645 ECBT1H561KB5 560P 50V...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1133 ECJ1VC1H270J 27P 50V C2304 ECEV1CA100SR 10 16V C1134 ECJ1VC1H270J 27P 50V C2305 ECUVNC104KBV 0.1 16V C1136 ECJ1VB1H102K 1000P 50V...
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SA-VK31GC / SA-VK31GS Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C2742 ECJ1VC1H101K 100P 50V C5247 F1D1H473A012 0.047 50V C2743 ECJ1VB1H681K 680P 50V C5440 ECBT1H821KB5 820P 50V C2744 ECEA1CKA100B 10 16V...