The document discusses two types of MOSFETs: depletion mode (d-MOSFET) and enhancement mode (e-MOSFET). It explains their construction, basic operations, and key characteristics, including how current varies based on gate-source voltage (Vgs) for both n-channel and p-channel MOSFETs. Additionally, relevant transfer curves and operational equations are provided for both modes.
DEPLETION MODE MOSFETCONSTRUCTION
• The Drain (D) and Source (S) leads connect to the to n-doped regions
• These N-doped regions are connected by an n-channel
• This n-channel is connected to the Gate (G) via a thin insulating layer of
SiO2
• The n-doped material lies on a p-doped substrate that may have an
additional terminal connection called SS
D-MOSFET DEPLETION MODEOPERATION
The transfer characteristics are similar to the JFET
In Depletion Mode operation:
When VGS = 0V, ID = IDSS
When VGS < 0V, ID < IDSS
When VGS > 0V, ID > IDSS
The formula used to plot the Transfer Curve, is:
2
GS
D DSS
P
V
I = I 1-
V
6.
D-MOSFET ENHANCEMENT MODEOPERATION
Enhancement Mode operation
In this mode, the transistor operates with VGS > 0V, and ID increases above IDSS
Shockley’s equation, the formula used to plot the Transfer Curve, still applies but
VGS is positive:
2
GS
D DSS
P
V
I = I 1-
V
7.
p-Channel Depletion ModeMOSFET
The p-channel Depletion mode MOSFET is similar to the n-channel except that
the voltage polarities and current directions are reversed
Enhancement Mode MOSFETConstruction
The Drain (D) and Source (S) connect to the to n-doped regions
These n-doped regions are not connected via an n-channel without an external
voltage
The Gate (G) connects to the p-doped substrate via a thin insulating layer of SiO2
The n-doped material lies on a p-doped substrate that may have an additional
terminal connection called SS
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Basic Operation
The Enhancementmode MOSFET only operates in the enhancement mode.
VGS is always positive
IDSS = 0 when VGS < VT
As VGS increases above VT, ID increases
If VGS is kept constant and VDS is increased, then ID saturates (IDSS)
The saturation level, VDSsat is reached.
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p-Channel Enhancement ModeMOSFETs
The p-channel Enhancement mode MOSFET is similar to the n-channel except
that the voltage polarities and current directions are reversed.