On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:17:38 +0100, Electron wrote: :: 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 least 100? Can't recall the gain off hand (think it is more like 50), but look at the= =20 BUJ302a from NXP - voltage CEo =3D 1500v and max current is 4A. I use them= =20 as an alternative to TIP41's. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 14/03/2012 =20 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk =20 =20 Hosted by: www.justhost.com.au =20 =20 This email is to be considered private if addressed to a named individual= =20 or Personnel Department, and public if addressed to a blog, forum or news= =20 article. =20 =20 =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .