UEE505: ANALOG AND DIGITAL SYSTEMS

EXPERIMENT NO: 2

AIM: Study of V-I characteristics Field Effect Transistor (FET).

APPRATUS: FET Characteristic Kit, Connecting Leads.

THEORY:
FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET)

The Field Effect Transistor or Junction Field Effect Transistor is fabricated by using monolithic

silicon technology. This device comprises of high input resistance as compared to bipolar

transistor. FET's are mainly of two types:

1. Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET)

2. Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET).

ADVANTAGES OF FET:

FET is a voltage controlled, constant current device in which variations in input voltage
control the output current. Some of the advantages of FET are:
1. Input impedance is very high (of the range of 100Mohm). This gives high degree of
isolation between the input & output circuit.
2. The operation depends upon the majority current carriers. The inherent noise of
transistor Field Effect Transistor (due to junction transitions) are not present in FET.
3. FET has a smaller size, longer life and high efficiency.
4. Very high power gain, so eliminates the necessity of using driver stages.
5. FET has negative temperature coefficient of resistance. This avoids the risk of thermal
runway.

NOTE:
1 . In case of n - type FET, gate arrow is pointed in,
2. In case of p - type FET, gate arrow is pointed out,
3. In case of JFET, the gate channel junctions are normally reverse biased.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
R

POWER

5VDC 15mADC 15VDC

- mA

D
BFW
10
G S

VGS VDS

SET VOLTS
0-5VDC SET VOLTS
0-15VDC

FIG. (1)
Fig. 2.1 FET Characteristics

PROCEDURE:
DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
These are the curves between drain voltage (VDS) and drain current (ID) for different values
of gate voltage (VGS).
1. Make the connection as shown in Fig. (2.1).

2. Switch ON the instrument using ON/ OFF toggle switch provided on the front

panel & adjust gate supply voltage (VGS) to 0 volts.

3. Initially keep VDS to 0 volts.

4. Increase VDS in the step of 0.5V up to 12Volts and note down the

corresponding current ID in Observation Table (1).

5. Make VGS= -1volt and repeat steps 3 & 4.

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6. Increase VGS in the step of -1volt and repeat steps 3 & 4.

7. Plot a graph between VDS and ID for different values of VGS by taking VDS

along X-axis and ID along Y-axis as shown in Fig. (2).

TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:
8. Adjust VGS to 0 volts and repeat the step 4.

9. Increase VGS in the step of 0.5V by keeping VDS constant and note down ID in

Observation Table (2). At particular value of VGS voltage, drain current reduces

to zero VGS (OFF). The Gate voltage at which the channel is cut-off is called

Gate Source cut-off voltage.

10. Plot a graph between VGS & ID for constant values of VDS as shown in Fig. (3).

OBSERVATION TABLE:

DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:

VDS ID (mA) FOR

Sr. No
(VOLTS) VGS= -0V VGS= -2V VGS= 3V
1
2
3
4

TRANSFER CHARCTERISTICS:
For Constant VDS
Sr. No
VGS (VOLTS) ID (mA)
1
2
3
4

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DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:

Fig. 2.2

TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:

Fig. 2.3
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Connect voltmeter and ammeter with correct polarities as shown in the circuit
diagram.
2. Do not switch ON the power supply unless the circuit connections are checked
as per the circuit diagram.
3. Properly identify the Source, Drain and Gate terminals of the transistor.
4. Ensure all connections should be tight before switching on the power supply.
5. Take the reading carefully.