Re: TO-220 pinout standard?

On Jul 2, 10:32 am, "Tom Biasi" <tombiasi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Is it standard that a TO-220 transistor package is, with the tab up,
> > with the markings facing you, Base, Collector, Emitter?  (for example,
> > on the TIP31A)
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> > I noticed the TO-92 2N3904 I have is (with the markings facing me) E B
> > C, and a TO-92 2N2222 data sheet even shows C B E !!!
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> > Michael
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> The TO-220 package is used for many devices not just transistors.
> The pinout is what the data sheet says it is.
> Always consult the data sheet if the leads are not marked.
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> Tom



So does this mean it is NOT standard that a TO-220 *transistor*
package is BCE?  (with the markings facing you)

Michael