Help Chosing a MOSFET to drive a fan

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I am not very familiar with MOSFETs and would appreciate some suggestions that will enable me to vary the speed of a 12V fan that draws a maximum of 4A.
I have heard I have to use n-channel logic level MOSFETs, would the following two models do the job or are there better options?

  1. FP30N06LE N-Channel MOSFET 60V 30A - COM-10213 - SparkFun Electronics
  2. FQP30N06L: Redirect Notice

Thanks

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Those are perfect.

Normal good old power mosfets need about 9V or 10V at the gate to switch it on.
So that's why you need a 'logic' power mosfet. They are designed to operate with logic levels from a microcontroller or a Arduino.

You could also buy any n-channel logic power mosfet from Ebay.

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SparkFun also offers that same mosfet with a small module board with terminal strips for making easy connections.

SparkFun MOSFET Power Control Kit - COM-10256 - SparkFun Electronics?

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