Re: TO-220 pinout standard?

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> On Jul 2, 10:32 am, "Tom Biasi" <tombiasi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> <mrdarr...@[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.
>>
>> Tom
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> So does this mean it is NOT standard that a TO-220 *transistor*
> package is BCE?  (with the markings facing you)
>
> Michael

You will find some that are not that way.

Tom