My objection to MOSFETs is their sensitivity to static electricity.
However, if put into the circuit with Zeners used as clamps from source to gate, and source and drain, they should be reasonably bullet-proof.
I've been eyeing these IRLU8721's for awhile:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=IRLU8721PBF-ND
Very low Rds(on) @ 8.4m Ohms, rated for 65A, 30v, logic level gate, in a compact TO251-3 package. Gate charge is only 13nC's. Even a 4017 could snap them on pretty quickly.
However, if put into the circuit with Zeners used as clamps from source to gate, and source and drain, they should be reasonably bullet-proof.
I've been eyeing these IRLU8721's for awhile:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=IRLU8721PBF-ND
Very low Rds(on) @ 8.4m Ohms, rated for 65A, 30v, logic level gate, in a compact TO251-3 package. Gate charge is only 13nC's. Even a 4017 could snap them on pretty quickly.