4.6 - MOSFET Equations
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Practice Questions
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What is the equation for the drain current in the saturation region?
💡 Hint: Think about the relation to gate-source voltage and threshold voltage.
Define threshold voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions for conduction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does VGS stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for how it relates to turning on the MOSFET.
Is the threshold voltage required for a MOSFET to conduct?
💡 Hint: Think about the minimum condition for operation.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a MOSFET circuit where VGS should be adjustable and ID needs to be maximized; what parameters would you consider?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how each of these could affect ID based on the equation.
Create a situation where reducing VGS on an enhancement-mode MOSFET affects its performance in a switching circuit. What would you observe?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between VGS, Vth and ID.
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