3 High Side MOSFET Drive Circuits

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In some circuits like half bridges and BUCK converters the source of the MOSFET is floating, so not connected to the same ground.
I will show 3 circuits built with general components that enable you to effectively drive a floating N-type MOSFET from your Arduino.
I will explain how they work, the pro’s cons, simulate all circuits and also build and test the last 2.

Arduino code for 31kHz 50% duty cycle signal:
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1-NmcJvUX_ix0QxLMS2H8mUbeASxIKm4n

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Simetrix simulation files and IR2104 model:
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1_vD16bBGvdzPY8TEF4GOULbfYH5T9_QT