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Unread 07-31-2003, 08:19 AM   #5
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Originally posted by hydrogen18
the problem isnt the resistance in the mosfets as far as i know, the fact that they get hot and then resistance goes thru the roof. Meaning shuldnt heatsinks take care of the problem
I see what you mean, and you're right: as the temp increases, so does RDSon, and the power dissipation goes with it.

I'm guessing that a low RDSon to start with, would allow some operational temps to start lower.:shrug:
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