Hello, could anyone please suggest a cheap NPN transistor rated at least 400V and = with a current capability of at least 1.5A and a gain (at that current) of at leas= t 100? Possibly not a darlington. If such a toy even exists. :P I can't find one.. a cheap one at least, but = maybe I'm missing some classic high voltage ~1.5A power transistor with high gain= ? I need to use it as a switch, but I don't wanna use a MOSFET in this circuit,= for a lot of considerations (cost, ease of drive, number of components on the P= CB..). Thanks! Mario --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .