

The datasheet is undoubtedly a goldmine of information for electronic components but it often seems the numerous pages after the summary and pinout list are somewhat less helpful.

Assuming a 20ma current, the 2N7000 should power about ten devices while a digital pin of an ATmega328 (Arduino) shouldn’t be tasked with more than two assuming a 20ma current.Īt this point, the common wisdom is to consult the datasheet. When considering a means to provide 5V VCC for sensors (<20ma) that are sampled once or twice per day the 2N7000 could be a good choice. On a data sheet this MOSFET is shown to be capable of switching 200ma with a 60V rating. MOSFET for voltage controlled small signal switching. The 2N7000 is a N-Channel Enhancement Mode Field Effect Transistor, a.k.a.
