13.2.2 Exploring field-effect transistors (FETs)

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    • Unlike BJTs, FETs operate based on voltage control rather than current control.

      True
    • FETs are less sensitive to temperature changes compared to BJTs.
      True
    • In a P-Channel FET, the majority carriers are holes
    • Steps in the operation of an N-Channel FET
      1️⃣ Positive voltage applied to the gate
      2️⃣ Electric field enhances the N-type channel
      3️⃣ Electrons flow from source to drain
    • BJTs use current control, while FETs use voltage control.

      True
    • What control mechanism do Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) use?
      Voltage
    • FETs have high input impedance compared to BJTs.

      True
    • What are the primary components of an n-channel FET?
      Gate, source, drain, channel
    • Match the majority carriers with the type of FET:
      N-Channel FET ↔️ Electrons
      P-Channel FET ↔️ Holes
    • Which majority carriers do N-Channel FETs use?
      Electrons
    • MOSFETs use a metal-oxide-semiconductor gate.

      True
    • What type of gate voltage is typically used in MESFETs?
      Positive
    • FETs operate based on current control.
      False
    • Match the control mechanism with the type of transistor:
      FET ↔️ Voltage
      BJT ↔️ Current
    • What is the key difference in control mechanism between FETs and BJTs?
      Voltage vs. current
    • FETs are ideal for applications requiring high input impedance.
    • What advantages do FETs offer in impedance and stability?
      High impedance and stability
    • What is the control mechanism in FETs?
      Voltage
    • Why are FETs well-suited for amplifier and switching applications?
      High input impedance, low sensitivity
    • The channel in an n-channel FET is made of an n-type
    • What are the majority carriers in a p-channel FET?
      Holes
    • Match the FET type with its majority carriers:
      N-channel FET ↔️ Electrons
      P-channel FET ↔️ Holes
    • MOSFETs use a metal-oxide-semiconductor gate, while MESFETs use a metal-semiconductor gate
    • What is a common application of JFETs?
      Small signal amplification
    • JFETs use a junction between the gate and channel, while MOSFETs have a metal-oxide-semiconductor gate
    • BJTs use current control, while FETs use voltage control.

      True
    • Match the transistor type with its control mechanism:
      FET ↔️ Voltage
      BJT ↔️ Current
    • What are the advantages of FETs over BJTs in terms of current control?
      High input impedance
    • In amplifier circuits, FETs modulate current based on the voltage applied to the gate
    • Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) are three-terminal semiconductor devices used to control the flow of current between the source and drain terminals by varying the voltage applied to the gate
    • When a voltage is applied to the gate of an FET, it creates an electric field
    • Match the control mechanism with the correct type of transistor:
      Voltage ↔️ FET
      Current ↔️ BJT
    • Electrons are the majority carriers in an N-Channel FET.

      True
    • The control mechanism in an FET is based on voltage
    • Steps in the operation of a P-Channel FET
      1️⃣ Negative voltage applied to the gate
      2️⃣ Electric field enhances the P-type channel
      3️⃣ Holes flow from drain to source
    • The control mechanism of a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) is based on current
    • FETs are highly sensitive to temperature changes.
      False
    • The channel type in a P-Channel FET is a P-type
    • Applying a positive voltage to the gate of an N-Channel FET enhances the channel.
      True
    • P-Channel FETs use holes as majority carriers.
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