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From G Adams  
  • On page 220 of Evil Genius you mention purchasing a NPN 3904 and  PNP 3906 in the larger TO 220 package for a higher power out put.  Since neither transistor is made in a T0220 package, perhaps another transistor is available to produce the same result.  If so what do you recommend?


OOPS - I feel very old.  Rip Van Cutcher.  It's been a long time since I took a look, and you are right. 
    Apparently, G Adams is right.  Currently  both the 3904 and 3906 are available only in the TO 92 Package. 

     2n2222 (TO 18) is a General Purpose NPN in a larger package .  
    This NPN transistor is similar to the 2n3904, but can deliver higher maximum current at better efficiency ratings.
    The Data Sheet for the 2n2222 is at the following address. 
     http://www.ee.washington.edu/stores/DataSheets/transistors/2n2222.pdf

    2n2907 (TO 18) is a General Purpose PNP Transistor - is similar to the 2n3906, but can deliver higher maximum current at better efficiency ratings. This is the complementary transistor to the 2N/PN2222.

    Should be available through radio shack. Also available through www.digikey.com or wwwmouser.com . 

    Hopefully, that will do it. 
    Sorry for the error.

    This is a set of common package types taken from the Digikey Catalog.  Sizes are not relative.
    For example, the top of the TO-3 package has a diameter of .75 inch.