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*N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor) |
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*The threshold voltage, <math>V_{to}</math>, is the minimum <math>V_{GS}</math> needed to move the transistor from the Cutoff to Triode region. When is reached, a channel forms beneath the gate, allowing current to flow. |
*The threshold voltage, <math>V_{to}</math>, is the minimum <math>V_{GS}</math> needed to move the transistor from the Cutoff to Triode region. When is reached, a channel forms beneath the gate, allowing current to flow. |
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:*<math>V_{to}</math> is usually on the order of a couple of volts |
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! Region!! <math>V_{GS}\,</math> !! <math>i_D\,</math> |
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Revision as of 21:21, 14 March 2010
NMOS Transistor
- N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor)
- The threshold voltage, , is the minimum needed to move the transistor from the Cutoff to Triode region. When is reached, a channel forms beneath the gate, allowing current to flow.
- is usually on the order of a couple of volts
| Region | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cutoff | 0 | |
| Triode | ||
| Saturation |
