Questions tagged [mosfet]

A type of field-effect transistor. Use this tag for discussing MOSFET circuits.

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RGB LED Strips with Arduino

I am trying to control an RGB LED strip with an Arduino. I have followed the tutorials in both of these websites: Using MOSFETs: https://learn.adafruit.com/rgb-led-strips?view=all Using LED ...
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Why are MOSFETs only giving 8.1V for LEDs, not 12V?

I'm using three PWM outputs from an Arduino Mini Pro to drive the R/G/B parts of some strips of LEDs. The circuit is basically this: I've got a single 12V power supply, rated at 200W, to light the ...
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