What the hell is this electronic component!!!

[spitso]

Hey everyone

In search for a SCR (Thyristor) as it is my first time dealing with a component, i scavanged through my numerous boards i have from old TV's and computers and i stumbled across a really weird component.
I believe it was from a Sanyo TV.
It has 3 legs and inside it looks like two different coloured tablets seperated by a plate.

What is this component?
Where can i find its specs?

 

[flat5]

Well, tell us the numbers/letters marked on it.
I think it is an rf bandpass filter.

 

[spitso]

it only says 180N

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

No need for any numbers, it's a posistor - completely useless for anything other than it's original purpose (deguassing the CRT when the set is turned on).

 

[spitso]

interesting. Thanks Nigel

Any ideas on what devices SCR's can be salvaged from? they look just like a transitor yeh?

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

interesting. Thanks Nigel

Any ideas on what devices SCR's can be salvaged from? they look just like a transitor yeh?

You're unlikely to find them in anything much these days - I can't remember the last time I saw one?.

 

[tcmtech]

Look for circuit boards that controlled a DC motor or universal motor that was driven from a line voltage source. Treadmills, kitchen gadgets, electric tools, and things that took more than a wall adapter to power.