6.8 - Key Parameters for Application Suitability
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What does threshold voltage (Vth) signify in a MOSFET?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to 'activate' a switch.
Name one effect of high on-resistance (RDS(on)).
💡 Hint: Consider how resistors behave in a circuit.
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What is the threshold voltage (Vth) in a MOSFET?
💡 Hint: Think about what voltage is necessary to 'flip the switch' on the device.
True or False: Lower on-resistance (RDS(on)) improves power efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how resistance plays a role in energy loss.
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A designer must choose a MOSFET for a high-speed switching application where maintaining power efficiency is critical. What aspect of MOSFETs should the designer primarily focus on and why?
💡 Hint: Consider what keeps the flow responsive in devices.
Explain how a high breakdown voltage (VDS) MOSFET selection could prevent device failures in an application experiencing unexpected voltage spikes.
💡 Hint: Think about the safety margins in engineering designs.
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