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Old November 25th 05, 06:05 PM posted to de.sci.electronics,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,sci.electronics.components,sci.electronics.design
John Larkin
 
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Default Unusual functions of cheap parts

On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 09:07:38 +0000, Pooh Bear
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John Larkin wrote:

TO-220 bipolar transistors make nice temperature sensors.


I like that trick. Esp the isolated tab type.

Graham


There's also an LM35 in a TO-220 package! Ideal way to monitor a
heatsink.

John