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Drain current is the current that flows between the drain and the source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of transistor commonly used in electronic circuits. Check FAQs
id=Vdd-VdsRL
id - Drain Current?Vdd - Supply Voltage?Vds - Drain Source Voltage?RL - Load Resistance?

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0.0714Edit=8.45Edit-8.43Edit0.28Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
id=Vdd-VdsRL
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
id=8.45V-8.43V0.28
Next Step Convert Units
id=8.45V-8.43V280Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
id=8.45-8.43280
Next Step Evaluate
id=7.14285714285699E-05A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
id=0.0714285714285699mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
id=0.0714mA

Drain Current in Load Line Formula Elements

Variables
Drain Current
Drain current is the current that flows between the drain and the source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of transistor commonly used in electronic circuits.
Symbol: id
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Supply Voltage
Supply voltage is the voltage level supplied to an electronic device, and it is a critical parameter that affects the performance and reliability of the device.
Symbol: Vdd
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.
Load Resistance
Load resistance is the external resistance connected between the drain terminal of the MOSFET and the power supply voltage.
Symbol: RL
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Drain Current

​Go Drain Current of MOSFET on Large-Signal Operation given Overdrive Voltage
id=(IbVov)(Vid2)
​Go Drain Current without Channel-Length Modulation of MOSFET
id=12k'pWL(Vgs-Vth)2
​Go Instantaneous Drain Current with respect to DC Component of Vgs
id=Kn((Vc-Vt)2)
​Go Instantaneous Drain Current
id=Kn(Vgsq-Vt+Vc)2

Other formulas in Current category

​Go First Drain Current of MOSFET on Large-Signal Operation
Id1=Ib2+IbVovVid21-Vid24Vov2
​Go Second Drain Current of MOSFET on Large-Signal Operation
Id2=Ib2-IbVovVid21-(Vid)24Vov2
​Go First Drain Current of MOSFET on Large-Signal Operation given Overdrive Voltage
Id1=Ib2+IbVovVid2
​Go Second Drain Current of MOSFET on Large-Signal Operation given Overdrive Voltage
Id2=Ib2-IbVovVid2

How to Evaluate Drain Current in Load Line?

Drain Current in Load Line evaluator uses Drain Current = (Supply Voltage-Drain Source Voltage)/Load Resistance to evaluate the Drain Current, The Drain current in load line indicates the current conduction capability of the silicon chip; it can be used as a guide when comparing different devices. Drain Current is denoted by id symbol.

How to evaluate Drain Current in Load Line using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drain Current in Load Line, enter Supply Voltage (Vdd), Drain Source Voltage (Vds) & Load Resistance (RL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drain Current in Load Line

What is the formula to find Drain Current in Load Line?
The formula of Drain Current in Load Line is expressed as Drain Current = (Supply Voltage-Drain Source Voltage)/Load Resistance. Here is an example- 71.42857 = (8.45-8.43)/280.
How to calculate Drain Current in Load Line?
With Supply Voltage (Vdd), Drain Source Voltage (Vds) & Load Resistance (RL) we can find Drain Current in Load Line using the formula - Drain Current = (Supply Voltage-Drain Source Voltage)/Load Resistance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Drain Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drain Current-
  • Drain Current=(DC Bias Current/Overdrive Voltage)*(Differential Input Signal/2)OpenImg
  • Drain Current=1/2*Process Transconductance in PMOS*Aspect Ratio*(Gate-Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2OpenImg
  • Drain Current=Transconductance Parameter*((Critical Voltage-Total Voltage)^2)OpenImg
Can the Drain Current in Load Line be negative?
No, the Drain Current in Load Line, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drain Current in Load Line?
Drain Current in Load Line is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Drain Current in Load Line can be measured.
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