> The resistor in series with the gate is typically used to prevent
> oscillaton at RF frequencies. 

IIRC it is also used to prevent the high dI/dt in the load and hence in
the FET, capacitivly coupled back to the gate, from harming the uC.

Wouter van Ooijen

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