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Transistor latch

I've tried making multiple transistor latches and I'm able to get them working on the breadboard but everytime I try putting it on a prototype board the resistors changed their value. The one that ...
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Driving a 12 V DC pump using Atmega16 Microcontroller and a 2N2222a transistor but it is not working?

I am implementing a system using an ATmega 16, a 12V/ 0.4mA/4.8W DC water pump, a 2N2222a transistor, a 1N4001 diode, a resistor and, a 12V Power Supply. However, whenever I test the circuit with the ...
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Creating a 3.3 V audio amplifier using an NPN 2N2222 transistor

It has been way too long since I did anything with transistor amplifiers. I am trying to find an example of a 3.3 V NPN transistor amplifier preferably based around a 2N2222 transistor. I have lost ...
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2N2222 burning out in the lab at 22 V

According to the datasheet, a 2N2222 can handle \$V_{CE(max)}\$ up to \$40\ V\$. However, in the lab, I've seen different 2N2222s fail (get turned on) and burn with the below circuit. I need to know ...
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