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Cut-off Frequency is defined as corner frequency is a boundary in system's frequency response at which energy flowing through system begins to be reduced rather than passing through. Check FAQs
fco=Vs4πLgate
fco - Cut-off Frequency?Vs - Saturated Drift Velocity?Lgate - Gate Length?π - Archimedes' constant?

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30.0519Edit=5Edit43.141613.24Edit
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Cut-off Frequency Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fco=Vs4πLgate
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fco=5mm/s4π13.24μm
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
fco=5mm/s43.141613.24μm
Next Step Convert Units
fco=0.005m/s43.14161.3E-5m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fco=0.00543.14161.3E-5
Next Step Evaluate
fco=30.0519152363851Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fco=30.0519Hz

Cut-off Frequency Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Cut-off Frequency
Cut-off Frequency is defined as corner frequency is a boundary in system's frequency response at which energy flowing through system begins to be reduced rather than passing through.
Symbol: fco
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Drift Velocity
Saturated Drift Velocity is the maximum velocity that can travel in a charge carrier of a semiconductor.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: mm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gate Length
Gate Length is defined the distance between the source and the drain electrodes along the direction perpendicular to the plane of the semiconductor material, and parallel to the gate electrode.
Symbol: Lgate
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Cut-off Frequency

​Go Cut-off Frequency given Transconductance and Capacitance
fco=gm2πCgs
​Go Cut-off Frequency using Maximum Frequency
fco=2fmRdRs+Rg+Ri

Other formulas in MESFET Characteristics category

​Go Gate Length of MESFET
Lgate=Vs4πfco
​Go Transconductance in MESFET
gm=2Cgsπfco
​Go Gate Source Capacitance
Cgs=gm2πfco
​Go Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET
fm=(ft2)RdRg

How to Evaluate Cut-off Frequency?

Cut-off Frequency evaluator uses Cut-off Frequency = Saturated Drift Velocity/(4*pi*Gate Length) to evaluate the Cut-off Frequency, The Cut-off frequency MESFET formula is defined as a cutoff frequency, corner frequency, or break frequency is a boundary in a system's frequency response at which energy flowing through the system begins to be reduced rather than passing through. Cut-off Frequency is denoted by fco symbol.

How to evaluate Cut-off Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cut-off Frequency, enter Saturated Drift Velocity (Vs) & Gate Length (Lgate) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cut-off Frequency

What is the formula to find Cut-off Frequency?
The formula of Cut-off Frequency is expressed as Cut-off Frequency = Saturated Drift Velocity/(4*pi*Gate Length). Here is an example- 30.05192 = 0.005/(4*pi*1.324E-05).
How to calculate Cut-off Frequency?
With Saturated Drift Velocity (Vs) & Gate Length (Lgate) we can find Cut-off Frequency using the formula - Cut-off Frequency = Saturated Drift Velocity/(4*pi*Gate Length). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Cut-off Frequency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cut-off Frequency-
  • Cut-off Frequency=Transconductance/(2*pi*Gate Source Capacitance)OpenImg
  • Cut-off Frequency=(2*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations)/(sqrt(Drain Resistance/(Source Resistance+Gate Metallization Resistance+Input Resistance)))OpenImg
Can the Cut-off Frequency be negative?
No, the Cut-off Frequency, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cut-off Frequency?
Cut-off Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Cut-off Frequency can be measured.
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