Your power circuit's pushing hard and you need a transistor that can actually handle the current. The 2N3773 is rated at 140V and 16A — a genuine NPN power transistor from Jaycar, not a small-signal part doing a job it wasn't designed for. When the amp, motor driver, or switching stage demands serious headroom, this is the part that keeps up
| brand | Jaycar |
| part_number | 2N3773 |
| type | NPN Power Transistor |
| voltage_rating | 140V |
| current_rating | 16A |
| category | Electronics & Components |
| subcategory | Electronic Components |
| rrp | $10.82 |