I am trying to choose a transistor capable of driving LED's at 700mA - 800mA. Would a metal can transistor or T-220 transistor rated for 1A be enough? The lights will not be on for much more than 3min routinely and perhaps 40min - 1hr occasionally.
Or........is a MOSFET a better choice & why?
Or........is a MOSFET a better choice & why?