SSTC 555 timer problem

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Fucian-at-aol-dot-com>

Hi yall i have a question.

I am using a 555 time rin 50% duty sycle mode for a small SSTC.It is using a 
12volt regulated supply and is only outputing about 6.5 volts.Nothing gets 
got, not even the totem pole transistors.Do yall get this same output?Whats 
goin gon here?With the normal 555 astab;e mode with variable duty cycle, i 
get around 10 volts out.Whats up with this 6 volts crap?

Dont MOSFETs need at least like 7-8 volts to even turn on?Is it possible to 
replace MOSFETs with beefy IGBTs?

Matt