Hi Russell. Did you measure how fast it can switch FET on and off ? WBR Dmitry. > 'My' (time honoured) circuit will meet most needs well and cheaply. > Parts count per channel - 2 x small NPN, 3 x R, 1 x Z, 1 x D,1 x cap > (optional). > Very amenable to SMT implementation. > > See recent post for notes. > > I'll post it again - 'only' 3K. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist