Don't use a transistor, use an opto-coupler. Best Am 26.10.2012 21:33, schrieb tim@nevyn.co.za: > Hi, > > I have a small project that requires that I switch current on an off via = a > PIC. What I need advice on is which transistor I should use to switch > power on and off to a device which is powered by a 3.7V 1200mAh battery. > To add context the PIC will need to remove and apply power to a cell phon= e > and hence the transistor needs to sit between the phone and battery. > > Any advice / experience would be much appreciated. > > Regards > > Tim > > --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .