> Not if you use the FET in the source follower configuration.  As has
> already been pointed out in earlier messages, you need a gate supply
that
> goes above the positive rail.
>
> This can be generated with a variety of methods, or you can use a
high-side
> gate driver that has it built in, or it can be supplied from an existing
> higher voltage supply if one is already available.

You're right.  I was trying to keep things simple for the original poster
who clearly didn't have much electronics background.  Sorry, I didn't mean
to leave the impression that it couldn't be done at all.


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