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Discussion Forum : Field-Effect Transistors - General Questions (Q.No. 30)
30.
If VD is less than expected (normal) for a self-biased JFET circuit, then it could be caused by a(n)
open RG.
open gate lead.
FET internally open at gate.
all of the above
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Millize said:   4 years ago
In a self-bias circuit. Vgs=-IdRs, Vgs and Vs are numerically equal, but has different polarity.

VD can be obtained by using the formula VDS=VD-VS; VD = VDS+VS; If gate lead is open then Vgs would be 0 since it would be isolated from the Drain and Source.

Since Vgs is numerically equal to Vs, if Vgs is 0, Vs is also 0 which then leads to VD getting a value less than what is expected since VD =VDS+0.

Sreenivas said:   1 decade ago
Please provide explanation for this question with self biased jfet circuit.

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