On 25/05/2011 13:39, RussellMc wrote: > Adding 1 more bipolar will allow any desired gate drive voltage. Sometimes you need a small buck inverter to get the Gate supply voltage=20 rail. Esp off 3.3V or 5V when driving FETs for very low on, or part of a=20 high power or high voltage buck. LT1073 (1V to 5V supply) + coil, diode & cap. (or a single LM393 + low=20 voltage FET with 2V to 5V supply) will give up to +50V easily. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .