Re: Using a FET to switch a higher current.



On 13 Aug 2006 08:33:46 -0700, "Ray" <Dnomyar220@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi!

I am trying to use a simple FET to switch on a higher current that runs
a small electric motor, but I'm not sure if I have it set up right.
What do I hook up to the drain/source/gate? I'm not really sure what
these are. There is also a metal block on top of the FET that it looks
like I could connect wires to. Is there maybe a website tutorial for a
complete novice when it comes to using FETs? Any help is greatly
appreciated. Thanks!


sci.electronics.basics
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