3.1 - Introduction to JFET
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Practice Questions
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What does JFET stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the full form of JFET.
Is a JFET a voltage-controlled or current-controlled device?
💡 Hint: Remember how it regulates current flow.
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What type of device is a JFET?
💡 Hint: Think about what governs the flow in JFET.
The cut-off voltage of JFET refers to what?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when the voltage reaches this threshold.
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Challenge Problems
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If a JFET has a maximum drain current of 10 mA at VGS=0V and the cut-off voltage is -3V, what will be the drain current at VGS=-1.5V?
💡 Hint: Substitute your known values carefully into Shockley’s equation.
Describe the significance of controlling current by gate voltage in practical applications. How does this feature benefit electronic designs?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on efficiency in circuits.
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