Hi, I would like to know if 2 MOSFETs can be paralleled to obtain the required current? Thanx Pete On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 9:07 AM, M.L. wrote: > On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Kevin wrote: > > What's the difference between Vgs and Vgs(th) I thought the > > Vgs(th) was the voltage to turn it on fully ? > > > > Vgs(th) is the voltage where a pre-defined level of current can flow. > To turn it on fully you need a higher voltage. Check the Ids vs. Vgs > graphs in the datasheet. You want the voltage to be well above > whatever your maximum current will be. Most of the time this ends up > being 12v or sometimes 15v (for normal MOSFETs) > Logic-level MOSFETs have a lower Vth so you can get by with a lower > gate voltage, but the Rd-s resistance is higher. > > -- > Martin K. > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- >From the Computer of the IMPERIAL WIZARD Made from 100% recycled Electrons -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist