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Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory

Robert Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky

Chapter 7

FET Biasing - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

03:24

Problem 1

For the fixed-bias configuration of Fig. $75:$
a. Sketch the transfer characteristics of the device.
b. Superimpose the network equation on the same graph.
c. Determine $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{D S_{O}}$
d. Using Shockley's equation, solve for $I_{D_{Q}}$ and then find $V_{D S_{O}}$. Compare with the solutions of part (c).

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01:47

Problem 2

For the fixed-bias configuration of Fig. 76 , determine:
a. $I_{D_{0}}$ and $V_{G S_{Q}}$ using a purely mathematical approach.
b. Repeat part (a) using a graphical approach and compare results.
c. Find $V_{p s}, V_{D}, V_{G}$, and $V_{S}$ using the results of part (a).

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06:36

Problem 3

Given the measured value of $V_{D}$ in Fig. 77 , determine:
a. $I_{D}$.
b. $V_{D S}$
c. $V_{G G}$

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03:23

Problem 4

Determine $V_{D}$ and $V_{G S}$ for the fixed-bias configuration of Fig. 78 .

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03:23

Problem 4

Determine $V_{D}$ and $V_{G S}$ for the fixed-bias configuration of Fig. $79 .$

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03:23

Problem 5

Determine $V_{D}$ and $V_{G S}$ for the fixed-bias configuration of Fig. 79 .

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04:52

Problem 6

For the self-bias configuration of Fig. 80 :
a. Sketch the transfer curve for the device.
b. Superimpose the network equation on the same graph.
c. Determine $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0}}$
d. Calculate $V_{D S}, V_{D}, V_{G}$, and $V_{S}$

Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 7

Determine $I_{D_{Q}}$ for the network of Fig. 80 using a purely mathematical approach. That is, establish a quadratic equation for $I_{D}$ and choose the solution compatible with the network characteristics. Compare to the solution obtained in Problem 6 .

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Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 8

For the network of Fig. 81, determine:
a. $V_{G S_{Q}}$ and $I_{D_{0}}$.
b. $V_{D S}, V_{D}, V_{G}$, and $V_{S}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 9

Given the measurement $V_{S}=1.7 \mathrm{~V}$ for the network of Fig. 82 , determine:
a. $I_{D_{0}}$
b. $V_{G S_{Q}}$
c. $I_{D S S}$.
d. $V_{D-}$
e. $V_{D S}$.

Susan Hallstrom
Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 10

For the network of Fig. 83 , determine:
a. $I_{D}$.
b. $V_{D S}$
c. $V_{D}$.
d. $V_{S}$.

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01:42

Problem 11

Find $V_{S}$ for the network of Fig. $84 .$

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04:52

Problem 12

For the network of Fig. 85, determine:
a. $V_{G}$ -
b. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0}}$.
c. $V_{D}$ and $V_{S}$.
d. $V_{D S_{0}}$.

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05:37

Problem 13

a. Repeat Problem 12 with $R_{S}=0.51 \mathrm{k} \Omega$ (about $50 \%$ of the value of that of Problem 12 ). What is the effect of a smaller $R_{S}$ on $I_{D_{0}}$ and $V_{G S_{0}}$ ?
b. What is the minimum possible value of $R_{5}$ for the network of Fig. 85 ?

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04:52

Problem 14

For the network of Fig. $86, V_{D}=12 \mathrm{~V}$. Determine:
a. $I_{D}$
b. $V_{S}$ and $V_{D S}$.
c. $V_{G}$ and $V_{G S}$.
d. $V_{P}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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05:17

Problem 15

Determine the value of $R_{S}$ for the network of Fig. 87 to establish $V_{D}=10 \mathrm{~V}$.

Thomas Thompson
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04:52

Problem 16

For the network of Fig. 88 , determine:
a. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0} \text { . }}$
b. $V_{D S}$ and $V_{S}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 17

Given $V_{D S}=4 \mathrm{~V}$ for the network of Fig. 89, determine:
a. $I_{D}$.
b. $V_{D}$ and $V_{S}$.
c. $V_{G S}$

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03:33

Problem 18

For the network of Fig. $90 .$
a. Find $I_{D_{0}}$.
b. Determine $V_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{D S_{0}^{-}}$
c. Find the power supplied by the source and dissipated by the device.

Thomas Thompson
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04:52

Problem 19

Determine $V_{D}$ and $V_{G S}$ for the network of Fig. 91 using the provided information.

Susan Hallstrom
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03:23

Problem 20

For the self-bias configuration of Fig. 92, determine:
a. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0}}$.
b. $V_{D S}$ and $V_{D}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 21

For the network of Fig. 93, determine:
a. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{Q}}$.
b. $V_{D S}$ and $V_{S}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 22

For the network of Fig. 94 , determine:
a. $I_{D_{O}}$.
b. $V_{G S_{O}}$ and $\bar{V}_{D S_{O}}$
c. $V_{D}$ and $V_{S}$ -
d. $V_{D S}$.

Susan Hallstrom
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01:38

Problem 23

For the voltage-divider configuration of Fig. 95, determine:
a. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0}}$.
b. $V_{D}$ and $V_{S}$ -

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04:52

Problem 24

For the network of Fig. 96, determine:
a. $V_{G}$
b. $V_{G S_{Q}}$ and $I_{D_{Q}}$
C. $I_{E}$.
d. $I_{B}$.
e. $V_{D}$
f. $V_{C}$

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04:52

Problem 25

For the combination network of Fig. 97 , determine:
a. $V_{B}$ and $V_{G}$ -
b. $V_{E}$ -
c. $I_{E}, I_{C}$, and $I_{D}$.
d. $I_{B}$.
e. $V_{C}, V_{S}$, and $V_{D}$
f. $V_{C E}$ -
g. $V_{D S}$

Susan Hallstrom
Susan Hallstrom
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01:13

Problem 26

Design a self-bias network using a JFET transistor with $I_{D S S}=8 \mathrm{~mA}$ and $V_{P}=-6 \mathrm{~V}$ to have a $Q$ -point at $I_{D_{Q}}=4 \mathrm{~mA}$ using a supply of $14 \mathrm{~V}$. Assume that $R_{D}=3 R_{S}$ and use standard values.

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
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01:36

Problem 27

Design a voltage-divider bias network using a depletion-type MOSFET with $I_{D S S}=10 \mathrm{~mA}$ and $V_{P}=-4 \mathrm{~V}$ to have a $Q$ -point at $I_{D_{0}}=2.5 \mathrm{~mA}$ using a supply of $24 \mathrm{~V}$. In addition, set $V_{G}=4 \mathrm{~V}$ and use $R_{D}=2.5 R_{S}$ with $R_{1}=22 \mathrm{M} \Omega$. Use standard values.

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02:18

Problem 28

Design a network such as appears in Fig. 39 using an enhancement-type MOSFET with $V_{G S(\mathrm{Th})}=4 \mathrm{~V}$ and $k=0.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{V}^{2}$ to have a $Q$ -point of $I_{D_{Q}}=6 \mathrm{~mA}$. Use a supply of
$16 \mathrm{~V}$ and standard values.

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04:32

Problem 29

What do the readings for each configuration of Fig. 98 suggest about the operation of the network?

Susan Hallstrom
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03:52

Problem 30

Although the readings of Fig. 99 initially suggest that the network is behaving properly, determine a possible cause for the undesirable state of the network.

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03:18

Problem 31

The network of Fig. 100 is not operating properly. What is the specific cause for its failure?

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04:52

Problem 32

For the network of Fig. 101 , determine:
a. $I_{D_{0}}$ and $V_{G S_{Q}}$.
b. $V_{D S-}$
c. $V_{D}$.

Susan Hallstrom
Susan Hallstrom
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04:52

Problem 33

For the network of Fig. 102, determine:
a. $I_{D_{Q}}$ and $V_{G S_{0} \text { . }}$
b. $V_{D S}$.
c. $V_{D}$.

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02:10

Problem 34

Repeat Problem 1 using the universal JFET bias curve.

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
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02:10

Problem 35

Repeat Problem 6 using the universal JFET bias curve.

Chai Santi
Chai Santi
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02:10

Problem 36

Repeat Problem 6 using the universal JFET bias curve.

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Chai Santi
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02:10

Problem 37

Repeat Problem 16 using the universal JFET bias curve.

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02:55

Problem 38

Perform a PSpice Windows analysis of the network of Problem 1

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02:55

Problem 39

Perform a PSpice Windows analysis of the network of Problem 6 .

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02:55

Problem 40

Perform a Multisim analysis of the network of Problem 16 .

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02:55

Problem 41

Perform a Multisim analysis of the network of Problem 33 .

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