Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!usc!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!unhd.unh.edu!jwm712 From: jwm712@unhd.unh.edu (Jonathan W Miner) Newsgroups: sci.electronics Subject: Transistor Selection Message-ID: <1991May14.003221.5725@unhd.unh.edu> Date: 14 May 91 00:32:21 GMT Distribution: usa Organization: University of New Hampshire Lines: 18 This may be a FAQ, but I don't usally read this group: I need to switch a 12 volt / 1 Amp circuit using a 5 volt CMOS control. What type of NPN transistor do I need? I have used 2N3904's in past projects, but I know that they will not handle the current. Not being a regular reader of the group, Email is preferred. I'll post a summary if enough people are interested. Thanks in advance. Jon. -- Jonathan Miner | I won't speak for UNH, and UNH does not jwm712@unhd.unh.edu | speak for me, but they'll charge me anyway! (603)868-3416 | Hacking to graduate this May! Moving soon to miner@mervax.sanders.com (I think?!)