11.6.2 - I-V Characteristics for n-MOSFET
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What is the effect of increasing the width (W) of an n-MOSFET?
💡 Hint: Think about how wider paths allow more flow.
Define threshold voltage (Vth) in the context of n-MOSFET.
💡 Hint: It's the 'gatekeeper' voltage.
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What happens to the drain current when VGS is lower than Vth?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the channel can exist.
In which region does the MOSFET act like a variable resistor?
💡 Hint: Compare analogies to mechanics or free-flowing systems.
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Analyze a n-MOSFET circuit where W = 10 µm, L = 2 µm, Vth = 1V, and VGS = 3V; calculate ID in the saturation region if VDS is specified.
💡 Hint: Specify K based on given parameters.
Sketch the I-V curve for the described n-MOSFET and label the triode and saturation regions, explaining the transition.
💡 Hint: Consider how VGS and VDS influence I.
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