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   From: bob@bobsville.com   
      
   "James Sweet"  wrote in message   
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   >> MOSFET's die so easily, do google search on "Mosfet failure" you will see   
   >> what I mean.  It depends on the application really, MOSFET's are still   
   >> good   
   >> for other applications but not to drive heavy duty coils that has a AC   
   >> kick-back effect.  If MOSFET's were used in your vehicle, 99% of the   
   >> traffic will stop moving.   
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   >> Have you noticed that it has the latch effect?  Just like you toggle the   
   >> switch on and off.   
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   > Bullshit. I've been using MOSFETs for years, failure is very rare. They   
   > *are* used in my car as the injector drivers, as well as many other cars.   
   > They're also used all the time in industrial motor drivers, coil drivers,   
   > high powered tesla coils, virtually everywhere. They're very durable parts   
   > so long as you protect them from ESD and use them within their   
   > specifications.   
   Absolutely agree - I use MOSFETs in practically all of my designs for   
   industrial and commercial applications and produce several hundred units   
   annually that work in environmentally unsavory conditions. Due to good   
   design and ensuring they work within their specs (and use only quality   
   branded devices) I have had 0% failure in over 3 years.   
      
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