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I'm trying to turn on/off a 12v line using a Arduino and a p channel mosfet (f9540n), but if i were to connect them together using some simple schematics online, i would be sending 12v through the arduino. The supplies for the 12v line and the arduino have the same ground since im using the same power supply and a 5v regulator to supply the arduino. What options would I have to solve this? Is getting a n channel mosfet the only choice?

Edit: This is the diagram, I'm not really good at making them, but i hope it helps enter image description here

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    \$\begingroup\$ show the schematic you are concerned about please \$\endgroup\$
    – vicatcu
    Oct 5, 2020 at 13:47
  • \$\begingroup\$ just added it, the power supply is 12V \$\endgroup\$ Oct 5, 2020 at 14:05
  • \$\begingroup\$ What exactly is the 12 volt load? What other connections does it have? \$\endgroup\$ Oct 5, 2020 at 15:12
  • \$\begingroup\$ its a boost converter to convert 12v to 170v \$\endgroup\$ Oct 5, 2020 at 17:21

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Use This circuit.

Arduino will drive your MOSFET with the help of BJT at 5V safely.

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simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab

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