3.4 - JFET Biasing and Operating Regions
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What happens in the Ohmic region of a JFET?
💡 Hint: Think about how it reacts to voltage.
What is the drain current in the Cut-off region?
💡 Hint: What happens to the channel here?
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What characterizes the Ohmic region of a JFET?
💡 Hint: Relate to how resistance behaves.
In which region does the JFET operate as an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the application in amplification.
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A JFET is used in an audio amplifier circuit. Describe how you would bias it to operate in the Active region.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for maintaining output levels.
Explain the implications of incorrect biasing in the JFET, leading to it remaining in the Cut-off region.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences when a device does not pass current.
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