it is best to use orig numbers whenever possible .
if orig is nla, select a sub that is equal or greater than the original specs...
there is also the rare occasion that only the original device will work in a perticular circuit.
a couple of spec sites i use:
www.alldatasheet.comwww.datasheet4u.comand there are more out there !
generaly , sk/ nte's ( etc.. ) are more $ than originals
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