> My general impression is that a PIC output is likely to be pretty
> good at driving all but the highest power MOSFETs (which may
> have particularly high gate capacitance.)
>=20
> (2n7000 datasheet says 50pF max

Fair point. I didn't look it up and assumed C would be higher
than that. As you say, even a modest power FET can have gate
C >> 1000pF and needs good drive to avoid the linear region

Joe
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