FET Datasheet Specifications and Parameters

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What is the significance of the power dissipation specification in FETs?

It provides information on the device's temperature coefficient

It indicates the maximum continuous power that the device can dissipate (correct)

It specifies the minimum current required for operation

It determines the maximum voltage that can be applied to the device

In what type of FETs is the power dissipation specification more likely to be detailed in a condition where they are held on a heat sink?

Signal FETs

Power FETs (correct)

RF FETs

Switching FETs

What is the typical temperature at which the power dissipation is specified in FETs?

75°C

25°C (correct)

100°C

50°C

What is the significance of Rds(on) in FETs?

It specifies the drain-source on resistance of the device Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical application of FETs with low Rds(on) values?

Switching applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using FETs in switching applications?

Good performance for switching Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between BJTs and FETs?

Type of charge carriers Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of FETs compared to BJTs?

Lower maximum frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical application of FETs?

Low-voltage applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of BJTs compared to FETs?

Higher maximum frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of FETs?

Low to medium gain Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of FETs and BJTs?

In various electronic circuits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a MOSFET in digital electronics?

Switching Signup and view all the answers

What is the region of operation where the MOSFET acts as a closed switch?

Saturation Region Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a MOSFET to be in its linear region?

VGS > Vthreshold and VDS < VGS Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the MOSFET transistor in the cut-off region?

Fully 'off' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gate-to-source voltage in a MOSFET?

To control the current flow between the drain and source terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of operation of a MOSFET when it is used as a voltage-controlled resistance?

Linear Region Signup and view all the answers