Capacitance of Varactor Diode Formula

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The Capacitance of Varactor Diode is the ability of a component or circuit to collect and store energy in the form of an electrical charge. Check FAQs
Cj=k(Vb+VR)n
Cj - Capacitance of Varactor Diode?k - Material Constant?Vb - Barrier Potential?VR - Reverse Voltage?n - Doping Constant?

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1521.8897Edit=0.005Edit(0.85Edit+9Edit)0.52Edit
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Capacitance of Varactor Diode Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cj=k(Vb+VR)n
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cj=0.005(0.85V+9V)0.52
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cj=0.005(0.85+9)0.52
Next Step Evaluate
Cj=0.00152188965336729F
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cj=1521.88965336729μF
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cj=1521.8897μF

Capacitance of Varactor Diode Formula Elements

Variables
Capacitance of Varactor Diode
The Capacitance of Varactor Diode is the ability of a component or circuit to collect and store energy in the form of an electrical charge.
Symbol: Cj
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: μF
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Material Constant
Material Constant is the constant value for the material used in a particular formula.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Barrier Potential
Barrier Potential refers to the potential required to overcome the barrier.
Symbol: Vb
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reverse Voltage
Reverse Voltage refers to the voltage that is applied in the reverse bias direction across the diode.
Symbol: VR
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Doping Constant
Doping Constant is defined as a constant which discusses the doping level of the material.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Capacitance of Varactor Diode?

Capacitance of Varactor Diode evaluator uses Capacitance of Varactor Diode = Material Constant/((Barrier Potential+Reverse Voltage)^Doping Constant) to evaluate the Capacitance of Varactor Diode, The Capacitance of Varactor Diode formula can be varied by varying the magnitude of the reverse bias voltage as it varies the width of the depletion region, d. Capacitance of Varactor Diode is denoted by Cj symbol.

How to evaluate Capacitance of Varactor Diode using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Capacitance of Varactor Diode, enter Material Constant (k), Barrier Potential (Vb), Reverse Voltage (VR) & Doping Constant (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Capacitance of Varactor Diode

What is the formula to find Capacitance of Varactor Diode?
The formula of Capacitance of Varactor Diode is expressed as Capacitance of Varactor Diode = Material Constant/((Barrier Potential+Reverse Voltage)^Doping Constant). Here is an example- 1.5E+9 = 0.005/((0.85+9)^0.52).
How to calculate Capacitance of Varactor Diode?
With Material Constant (k), Barrier Potential (Vb), Reverse Voltage (VR) & Doping Constant (n) we can find Capacitance of Varactor Diode using the formula - Capacitance of Varactor Diode = Material Constant/((Barrier Potential+Reverse Voltage)^Doping Constant).
Can the Capacitance of Varactor Diode be negative?
No, the Capacitance of Varactor Diode, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Capacitance of Varactor Diode?
Capacitance of Varactor Diode is usually measured using the Microfarad[μF] for Capacitance. Farad[μF], Kilofarad[μF], Millifarad[μF] are the few other units in which Capacitance of Varactor Diode can be measured.
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