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On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM Harold Hallikainen
<harold@mai.hallikainen.org> wrote:
> I'd certainly look at the datasheet of the FET. But, in general, I see
> nothing wrong with the gate voltage being higher than the drain voltage.
> In fact, that is a typical condition once a FET is switched on.

Thank you Harold and Jason,

Since this is an existing mass produced product I'm a bit limited in
figuring out what the transistor is. It's an SO-23 package marked AOH.
I did a bit of searching and while I did find a fascinating website on
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, I haven't found a datasheet for this
one yet. I also haven't come across a transistor marking guide.

Thanks!

Josh
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