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What are the four terminals of an NMOS device?
What are the four terminals of an NMOS device?
Which of the following dimensions is characteristic of a very advanced NMOS transistor?
Which of the following dimensions is characteristic of a very advanced NMOS transistor?
What is required for the Source and Drain of an NMOS device?
What is required for the Source and Drain of an NMOS device?
What aspect of the NMOS device structure is indicated by the mentioned dimensions of L, W, and t?
What aspect of the NMOS device structure is indicated by the mentioned dimensions of L, W, and t?
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Which I-V characteristic is specifically associated with the operation of a MOSFET?
Which I-V characteristic is specifically associated with the operation of a MOSFET?
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What condition is necessary for the formation of a channel in a MOSFET?
What condition is necessary for the formation of a channel in a MOSFET?
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What does the overdrive voltage $v_{OO}$ represent?
What does the overdrive voltage $v_{OO}$ represent?
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What happens to the channel charge $Q$ if the overdrive voltage $v_{OO}$ increases?
What happens to the channel charge $Q$ if the overdrive voltage $v_{OO}$ increases?
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Which factor is NOT related to current flow in a MOSFET when applying a small $v_D$?
Which factor is NOT related to current flow in a MOSFET when applying a small $v_D$?
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How is the drain resistance $r_{DD}$ related to the transconductance $g_{DD}$?
How is the drain resistance $r_{DD}$ related to the transconductance $g_{DD}$?
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As the drain voltage $v_D$ is increased, what happens to the channel width near the drain?
As the drain voltage $v_D$ is increased, what happens to the channel width near the drain?
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What occurs when the drain voltage $v_D$ is increased to the point of channel pinch-off?
What occurs when the drain voltage $v_D$ is increased to the point of channel pinch-off?
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What is represented by the term $k_n$ in MOSFET parameters?
What is represented by the term $k_n$ in MOSFET parameters?
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Which equation best describes the drain current $i_D$ in terms of channel parameters?
Which equation best describes the drain current $i_D$ in terms of channel parameters?
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What does the oxide capacitance $C_{oo}$ depend on?
What does the oxide capacitance $C_{oo}$ depend on?
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If $v_D = 0$, what happens to the current flow through the MOSFET?
If $v_D = 0$, what happens to the current flow through the MOSFET?
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What is the role of the substrate in forming a conducting channel?
What is the role of the substrate in forming a conducting channel?
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What happens to the resistance of a MOSFET as $v_D$ increases?
What happens to the resistance of a MOSFET as $v_D$ increases?
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What happens to the channel length in the saturation region of a MOSFET?
What happens to the channel length in the saturation region of a MOSFET?
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What does the term 'early voltage' refer to in the context of MOSFETs?
What does the term 'early voltage' refer to in the context of MOSFETs?
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How is the output resistance 𝑟𝑜 defined for a MOSFET in saturation?
How is the output resistance 𝑟𝑜 defined for a MOSFET in saturation?
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In the triode region, how does a MOSFET behave?
In the triode region, how does a MOSFET behave?
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What is the impact of channel-length modulation on the output resistance of a MOSFET?
What is the impact of channel-length modulation on the output resistance of a MOSFET?
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Which of the following describes the 'cutoff' region of a MOSFET?
Which of the following describes the 'cutoff' region of a MOSFET?
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What regulates the flow of current in a MOSFET?
What regulates the flow of current in a MOSFET?
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When in saturation, what condition must hold true for the drain voltage?
When in saturation, what condition must hold true for the drain voltage?
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Which type of MOSFET requires a positive voltage to form a channel?
Which type of MOSFET requires a positive voltage to form a channel?
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What is the significance of the parameter λ in the MOSFET equations?
What is the significance of the parameter λ in the MOSFET equations?
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What occurs when the drain current saturates in a MOSFET?
What occurs when the drain current saturates in a MOSFET?
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What defines the cutoff region in an NMOS transistor?
What defines the cutoff region in an NMOS transistor?
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In the saturation region for an NMOS, what is the equation for the drain current?
In the saturation region for an NMOS, what is the equation for the drain current?
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Which statement correctly describes the threshold voltage ($V_{t}$) of PMOS transistors?
Which statement correctly describes the threshold voltage ($V_{t}$) of PMOS transistors?
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What happens to the channel in an NMOS transistor when $v_{G}$ is less than $V_{t}$?
What happens to the channel in an NMOS transistor when $v_{G}$ is less than $V_{t}$?
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What indicates that an NMOS is in the triode region?
What indicates that an NMOS is in the triode region?
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What is the primary purpose of using PMOS and NMOS transistors together in CMOS technology?
What is the primary purpose of using PMOS and NMOS transistors together in CMOS technology?
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In a PMOS transistor, current flows from which terminal to which?
In a PMOS transistor, current flows from which terminal to which?
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For an NMOS transistor, which condition defines the saturation region?
For an NMOS transistor, which condition defines the saturation region?
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What is the slope of the $g_{D}$ for NMOS in saturation?
What is the slope of the $g_{D}$ for NMOS in saturation?
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In which region does a MOSFET operate as a voltage-controlled current source?
In which region does a MOSFET operate as a voltage-controlled current source?
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What is the impact of using NMOS over PMOS in terms of current flow?
What is the impact of using NMOS over PMOS in terms of current flow?
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What happens to an NMOS transistor when the gate voltage exceeds the threshold voltage?
What happens to an NMOS transistor when the gate voltage exceeds the threshold voltage?
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What defines the drain current in the triode region for PMOS transistors?
What defines the drain current in the triode region for PMOS transistors?
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Study Notes
NMOS Device Structure
- NMOS is a four-terminal device: Source, Drain, Gate, and Body.
- Source and Drain form pn-junction diodes with the Body.
- The Body is often not drawn explicitly, making it a three-terminal device.
Creating a Channel for Current Flow
- A positive voltage applied to the Gate pushes holes away from the substrate, creating a depletion region.
- Electrons from the Source and Drain are attracted, creating an n-type conducting channel between the Source and Drain.
- The channel only forms if the Gate voltage (vGG) exceeds the threshold voltage (VT).
- The overdrive voltage (vOO = vGG - VT) determines the channel's depth.
Applying a Small vDD
- Applying a small positive voltage at the Drain creates an electric field in the channel.
- Electrons drift towards the Drain, resulting in current flow.
- The MOSFET acts as a voltage-controlled resistor in this region.
Increasing vDD
- Increasing vDD increases the resistance of the MOSFET, making it harder for the electrons to flow through the channel.
- This is due to the tapering of the channel towards the Drain.
Channel Pinch-Off
- As vDD increases further, the channel pinches off at the Drain.
- This occurs when the Gate voltage becomes less than the threshold voltage at the Drain.
- The Drain current saturates, becoming approximately independent of vDD.
NMOS Triode Region and Saturation Region
- Triode Region: vOO > 0, vDD < vOO - channel from S to D.
- Saturation Region: vOO > 0, vDD ≥ vOO - pinch-off at D.
- Cutoff Region: vOO ≤ 0 - no channel.
NMOS vs PMOS
- NMOS: n-type channel, p-type body, threshold voltage is positive, current flows from Drain to Source.
- PMOS: p-type channel, n-type body, threshold voltage is negative, current flows from Source to Drain.
Complementary MOS (CMOS)
- CMOS technology combines NMOS and PMOS transistors in one substrate.
- NMOS transistors are built in a common p-substrate, while PMOS transistors are built in an isolated n-well body.
The NMOS iDD - vDD Characteristics
- MOSFET as a switch: cutoff (off) and triode (on).
- MOSFET as an amplifier: saturation region.
The NMOS iDD - vGG Characteristic
- In the saturation region, the MOSFET acts as a voltage-controlled current source.
Finite Output Resistance in Saturation
- Channel-length modulation creates a finite output resistance in the saturation region.
- 𝜆𝜆 is a technology-dependent parameter that represents the channel-length modulation effect.
- 𝑉𝑉𝐴𝐴 = 1⁄𝜆𝜆 is called the Early voltage.
Summary
- MOSFETs regulate current flow in the channel between Source and Drain using the Gate voltage.
- Three primary operating regions: Cutoff, Triode, and Saturation.
- MOSFETs can act as both switches and amplifiers depending on the operating region.
- Channel-length modulation introduces a finite output resistance in the saturation region.
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Explore the structure and operating principles of NMOS devices. Understand how the application of voltage affects the current flow and resistance in NMOS transistors. This quiz will cover key concepts, including channel formation, threshold voltage, and voltage-controlled resistance.
