Ouch!  It don't get any more basic than that...
The data sheet specifies at the very top: "Vdss 100v"
I had the +12 on the source. The internal diode did its job just fine.

Thank you...

John Ferrell
6241 Phillippi Rd
Julian NC 27283
Phone: (336)685-9606
Dixie Competition Products
NSRCA 479 AMA 4190  W8CCW
"My Competition is Not My Enemy"

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