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Drain current in NMOS is the electric current flowing from the drain to the source of a field-effect transistor (FET) or a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET). Check FAQs
Id=k'nWcL((Vgs-VT)Vds-12(Vds)2)
Id - Drain Current in NMOS?k'n - Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS?Wc - Width of Channel?L - Length of the Channel?Vgs - Gate Source Voltage?VT - Threshold Voltage?Vds - Drain Source Voltage?

Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS Example

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239.693Edit=2Edit10Edit3Edit((10.3Edit-1.82Edit)8.43Edit-12(8.43Edit)2)
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Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Id=k'nWcL((Vgs-VT)Vds-12(Vds)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Id=2mS10μm3μm((10.3V-1.82V)8.43V-12(8.43V)2)
Next Step Convert Units
Id=0.002S1E-5m3E-6m((10.3V-1.82V)8.43V-12(8.43V)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Id=0.0021E-53E-6((10.3-1.82)8.43-12(8.43)2)
Next Step Evaluate
Id=0.239693A
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Id=239.693mA

Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS Formula Elements

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Drain Current in NMOS
Drain current in NMOS is the electric current flowing from the drain to the source of a field-effect transistor (FET) or a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET).
Symbol: Id
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS
The Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS (PTM) is a parameter used in semiconductor device modeling to characterize the performance of a transistor.
Symbol: k'n
Measurement: Electric ConductanceUnit: mS
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Channel
The width of channel refers to the amount of bandwidth available for transmitting data within a communication channel.
Symbol: Wc
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of the Channel
Length of the channel can be defined as the distance between its start and end points, and can vary greatly depending on its purpose and location.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gate Source Voltage
The Gate Source Voltage is the voltage that falls across the gate-source terminal of the transistor.
Symbol: Vgs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Threshold Voltage
Threshold voltage, also known as the gate threshold voltage or simply Vth, is a critical parameter in the operation of field-effect transistors, which are fundamental components in modern electronics.
Symbol: VT
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drain Source Voltage
Drain Source Voltage is an electrical term used in electronics and specifically in field-effect transistors . It refers to the voltage difference between the Drain and Source terminals of the FET.
Symbol: Vds
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Drain Current in NMOS

​Go Current Entering Drain Terminal of NMOS given Gate Source Voltage
Id=k'nWcL((Vgs-VT)Vds-12Vds2)
​Go Current Entering Drain-Source at Saturation Region of NMOS
Id=12k'nWcL(Vgs-VT)2

Other formulas in N Channel Enhancement category

​Go Electron Drift Velocity of Channel in NMOS Transistor
vd=μnEL
​Go NMOS as Linear Resistance
rDS=LμnCoxWc(Vgs-VT)

How to Evaluate Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS?

Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS evaluator uses Drain Current in NMOS = Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*((Gate Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)*Drain Source Voltage-1/2*(Drain Source Voltage)^2) to evaluate the Drain Current in NMOS, The Current entering drain-source in triode region of NMOS when Vgs is given can be found by multiplying the charge per unit channel length by the electron drift velocity. Drain Current in NMOS is denoted by Id symbol.

How to evaluate Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS, enter Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS (k'n), Width of Channel (Wc), Length of the Channel (L), Gate Source Voltage (Vgs), Threshold Voltage (VT) & Drain Source Voltage (Vds) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS

What is the formula to find Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS?
The formula of Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS is expressed as Drain Current in NMOS = Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*((Gate Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)*Drain Source Voltage-1/2*(Drain Source Voltage)^2). Here is an example- 239693 = 0.002*1E-05/3E-06*((10.3-1.82)*8.43-1/2*(8.43)^2).
How to calculate Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS?
With Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS (k'n), Width of Channel (Wc), Length of the Channel (L), Gate Source Voltage (Vgs), Threshold Voltage (VT) & Drain Source Voltage (Vds) we can find Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS using the formula - Drain Current in NMOS = Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*((Gate Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)*Drain Source Voltage-1/2*(Drain Source Voltage)^2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drain Current in NMOS?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drain Current in NMOS-
  • Drain Current in NMOS=Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*((Gate Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)*Drain Source Voltage-1/2*Drain Source Voltage^2)OpenImg
  • Drain Current in NMOS=1/2*Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*(Gate Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2OpenImg
  • Drain Current in NMOS=1/2*Process Transconductance Parameter in NMOS*Width of Channel/Length of the Channel*(Drain Source Voltage)^2OpenImg
Can the Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS be negative?
No, the Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS?
Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Current Entering Drain-Source in Triode Region of NMOS can be measured.
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