Electronic Devices - DC Biasing-FETs - Discussion

Discussion Forum : DC Biasing-FETs - General Questions (Q.No. 14)
14.
At what value of RS does the circuit switch from depletion mode to enhancement mode?

250
500
10 M
None of the above
Answer: Option
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Hannah said:   9 years ago
Explain the solution for it.

Basilio said:   7 years ago
Vg = 18(10M/10M+110M) = 1.5V.
Vs = IDss*Rs = 6mA(750ohms) = 4.5V.
VGS = 1.5V-4.5V = -3V.

To be at enhancement mode, VGS should be >= 0.

VG - VS = 0.
1.5V - 6mA(Rs) = 0.
Rs = 250ohms.
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