With the E-MOSFET, when gate input voltage is zero, drain current is? IDSS can be defined as?

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The questions address the characteristics of E-MOSFET (Enhanced Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) regarding drain current behavior when certain gate input voltages are applied.

Answer

E-MOSFET drain current is zero at zero gate voltage. IDSS is maximum current at VGS = 0V (for JFET).

The final answer is: With the E-MOSFET, when gate input voltage is zero, drain current is zero. IDSS can be defined as the maximum possible current with VGS held at 0 V for a JFET.

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The final answer is: With the E-MOSFET, when gate input voltage is zero, drain current is zero. IDSS can be defined as the maximum possible current with VGS held at 0 V for a JFET.

More Information

E-MOSFETs require a positive voltage to conduct, unlike depletion-mode devices. IDSS is commonly associated with JFETs, where it describes the drain current with an open gate.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse the behavior of enhancement-mode MOSFETs with depletion-mode or JFETs, where IDSS is more relevant.

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