If a FET is connected from the collector to base of a bjt(like a=20 Darlington but with a FET for the "top" transistor), can the bjt=20 transistor achieve saturation specs? Apropos of the OP's desire for a=20 variable load for a battery tester. --=20 Looking forward, Al Shinn --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .