Practice - Low-Frequency FET Models: Small-Signal Models for JFETs and MOSFETs
Practice Questions
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What is the transconductance (g_m) of a JFET if ID = 5mA, VGSQ = 2V, and VP = -1V?
💡 Hint: Make sure to plug in the values step by step.
What does it mean for FETs to have 'high input impedance'?
💡 Hint: Think about how this characteristic influences circuit design.
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What is the primary purpose of a small-signal model in FET analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what the model is used for in different kinds of analysis.
True or False: The output resistance for FETs is represented as infinite in simple models.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical implications of your answer regarding circuit loading.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a JFET with I_D = 10mA, V_GS = -2V, and V_P = -4V, calculate the transconductance g_m and discuss its implications for amplifier performance.
💡 Hint: Start with the given values and recall the formula for g_m.
In a circuit with a MOSFET described by the small-signal model, if v_gs increases by 0.1V and g_m is measured at 5mS, what is the change in output current? Discuss how this sensitivity affects amplifier design.
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the equation after calculating the increase in current.
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