Ok, so an N-channel power MOSFET could be the best option to suit my
needs (no problemo switching ground line). I've understood that I
should use another transistor to drive the gate, maybe because of the
current drain on switching?

I don't mind switching speed very much, so could I put a resistor (1K
or so) in series with the gate? (pic pin --> resistor --> gate) In
this manner the current would not be very high on switching, and it
could fall as long as the gate capacitor gets charged, I'm ok? Could
the pin on the PIC float when the transistor is off?

I've looked for something suitable and I've seen the STB16NF06L (smt
is ok), could this critter suit my needs? (ID max=16A) Any clue?
Another component (easier to buy or something)?

(As you can see, I know almost nothing about transistors, sorry if
this topic is too noob)

Regards

Metis Adrastea
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