FET pin-outs

[Niklas Lindberg]

>How do I go about finding the pin-outs for a FET? Or is there a standard?
>It specifies a 2N3819, but I was recommended a 2N5545 or NTE312 as
>replacement (I'm using the NTE). I thought I knew, but based the results
>upon powering up the circuit, I think I'm incorrect. :) If there's a source
>for this on the 'net, please tell me. If it's in a book, please tell me
>(it's not in any of the books I have currently). Or, if you happen to know
>the actual pin-outs, tell me that too! Thanks.

This is the pinout for NTE312 according to my book:

Soldering-side seen

    --
   | . \    Drain
   | .  |   Source
   | . /    Gate
    ---

Hope this is right (I'm using the catalogue from a major electronics
vendor here in Sweden; they are usually correct, but.... :-)

/ Niklas
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