Generate GATE-level questions on FET/MOSFET Analysis. Focus on:
1. Biasing of JFET and MOSFET.
2. Small signal analysis and CS, CD, CG configurations.
3. CMOS inverter and switching characteristics.
43 questions · 20 PYQs · 0 AI practice · GATE ECE 2027
Q21GATE 2016NAT
In the circuit shown in the figure, transistor M1 is in saturation and has transconductance gm = 0.01 siemens. Ignoring internal parasitic capacitances and assuming the channel length modulation λ to be zero, the small signal input pole frequency (in kHz) is __________
With respect to AC Taking miller's equivalent and assume r0=∝AV=−gmRD=−0.01×103=−10 small signal input pole frequency =2π×5×103×50×10−12(1+10)1=57.87kHz
Q22GATE 2016
MCQ
In the circuit shown in the figure, the channel length modulation of all transistors is non-zero ( λ= 0). Also, all transistors operate in saturation and have negligible body effect. The ac small signal voltage gain ( Vo/V∈ ) of the circuit is
Node equation at P1gm1Vgs1+r01V0+r03V0+r02V0−gm2Vgs2=0V0(r011+r021+gm2+r031)=−gm1Vin⇒Av=V\inV0=−gm1[r01[r02∥gm21]r03]
Q23GATE 2016MCQ
What is the voltage Vout in the following circuit?
In the circuit shown, both the enhancement mode NMOS transistors have the following characteristic: kn=μnCox(W/L)=1mA/V2;VTN=1V . Assume that the channel length modulation parameter λ is zero and body is shorted to source. The minimum supply voltage VDD (in volts) needed to ensure that transistor M1 operates in saturation mode of operation is _______.
For the n-channel MOS transistor shown in the figure, the threshold voltage VTh is 0.8 V. Neglect channel length modulation effects. When the drain voltage VD = 1.6 V, the drain current ID was found to be 0.5 mA. If VD is adjusted to be 2 V by changing the values of R and VDD , the new value of ID (in mA) is
For the MOSFET M1 shown in the figure, assume W/L=2, VDD =2.0 V, μNCOX=100μA/V2 and VTH=0.5V . The transistor M1 switches from saturation region to linear region when V∈ (inVolts) is ____.
In a MOSFET operating in the saturation region, the channel length modulation effect causes a decrease in the output resistance
Q29GATE 2013MCQ
The small-signal resistance (i.e.,dVB/dID) in kΩ offered by the n-channel MOSFET M shown in the figure below, at a bias point of VB=2V is (device data for M: device transconductance parameter kN=μnCOX′(LW)=40μA/V2 , threshold voltage VTN=1V , and neglect body effect and channel length modulation effects)
For PMOS VSG=VS−VG=5−V\in for PMOS to be ON VSG>∣VTP∣⇒5−V\in>1V\in<4 So V∈ must be less than 4 V for MOS to be in linear regions so option C and Oare rejected. Now we know that for small V∈ output is high and PMOS is in linear region and NMOS is in cutoff region. Similarly for high V∈ PMOS is in cutoff and NMOS is in linear region and for V∈ in between both are in saturation. So PMOS will be in linear region for V∈<1.875V.
Q31GATE 2011MCQ
In the circuit shown below, for the MOS transistors, μnCOX=100μA/V2 and the threshold voltage VT = 1V. The voltage Vx at the source of the upper transistor is
Consider for CMOS circuit shown, where the gate voltage VG of the n-MOSFET is increased from zero, while the gate voltage of the p -MOSFET is kept constant at 3 V. Assume, that, for both transistors, the magnitude of the threshold voltage is 1 V and the product of the trans-conductance parameter and the (W/L) ratio, i.e. the quantity μCox(W/L) , is 1mA⋅V−2 . Estimate the output voltage V0forVG = 1.5 V.
So, n -MOSFET will be in saturation region and p-MOSFET will be in triode region. To determine V0:
IDSnKn(VGS∩−VTn)2Given that,Kn So, 0.25−0.25V02−8V0+15.25V0=ISDP=KP[2(VSGP−∣VTP∣)VSOP−VSSP2]$=Kp(0.5)n=2(1∨)(VDD−V0)−(VD0−V0)=2(5−V0)−(5−V0)2=10−2V0−25+10V0−V02=0=28±64−4(15.25)=4±23=4.866Vor3.134V
Check for valid V0 We know that n -MOSFET is in saturation region and p -MOSFET is in triode region. So, V0≥VGSn−VTn⇒ Both the possibilities of V0 satisfies this and [VSDP=(5−V0)]<[VSGP−∣VTP∣=1V] For V0=4.866V,[VSDP=0.314V]lt[VSGP−∣VTP∣=1V] For V0=3.134V,[VSDP=0.866V]>[VSGP−∣VTP∣=1V] So, the valid value of Vo is 4.866Vor 4+23V
Q33GATE 2008MCQ
Two identical NMOS transistors M1 and M2 are connected as shown below. Vbias is chosen so that both transistors are in saturation. The equivalent gm of the pair is defied to be ∂Vi∂Iout at constant Vout . The equivalent gm of the pair is
For the circuit shown in the following figure, transistor M1 and M2 are identical NMOS transistors. Assume the M2 is in saturation and the output is unloaded. The current Ix is related to Ibias as
In the CMOS inverter circuit shown, if the trans conductance parameters of the NMOS and PMOS transistors are kn=kp=μnCoxLnWn=μpCoxLpWP=40μA/V2 and their threshold voltages are VTHn=∣VTHp∣=1V , the current I is
VGS for each MOS is 2.5VVT=1 Volt, device parameter K=40μA/v2
So,ID=2K(VGS−VT)2=20(2.5−1)2=45μA
Q36GATE 2006MCQ
An n-channel depletion MOSFET has following two points on its ID−VGS curve: (i) VGS =0 at ID =12 mA and (ii) VGS =-6 Volts at ID =0 mA Which of the following Q point will given the highest trans conductance gain for small signals?