On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 8:58 PM, Sergey Dryga <sergey@dryga.us> wrote:
> If PIC is driving the gate, then make sure the MOSFET is "logic" MOSFET, =
so
> that 5V completely turns it "on".  Your device (STP36NF06L) does not swit=
ch
> completely "on" at Vgs=3D5V.  This will lead to reduced current (Id) and
> higher thermal dissipation.  Look at Output characteristics (Figure 3 in
> datasheet) and Transfer characteristics (Fig 4).

Ah, good point. I am open to suggestions if you've got a better
option! I haven't ordered any parts yet.

Josh
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