Effective Channel Length Formula

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Effective Channel Length is defined as the path that links the charge carriers between the drain and the source. Check FAQs
Leff=Lpn-Ld
Leff - Effective Channel Length?Lpn - PN Junction Length?Ld - Depletion Region Width?

Effective Channel Length Example

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7.99Edit=19Edit-11.01Edit
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Effective Channel Length Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Leff=Lpn-Ld
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Leff=19mm-11.01mm
Next Step Convert Units
Leff=0.019m-0.011m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Leff=0.019-0.011
Next Step Evaluate
Leff=0.00799m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Leff=7.99mm

Effective Channel Length Formula Elements

Variables
Effective Channel Length
Effective Channel Length is defined as the path that links the charge carriers between the drain and the source.
Symbol: Leff
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
PN Junction Length
PN Junction Length is defined as the total length of the junction from p-side to n-side in a semiconductor.
Symbol: Lpn
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depletion Region Width
Depletion Region Width in a typical Si diode ranges from a fraction of a micrometer to tens of micrometers depending on device geometry, doping profile, and external bias.
Symbol: Ld
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Effective Channel Length?

Effective Channel Length evaluator uses Effective Channel Length = PN Junction Length-Depletion Region Width to evaluate the Effective Channel Length, The Effective Channel Length formula is defined as is the path that links the charge carriers between the drain and the source. If you exclude the physical overlapping in the structure, gate length and channel length would be very close. Effective Channel Length is denoted by Leff symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Channel Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Channel Length, enter PN Junction Length (Lpn) & Depletion Region Width (Ld) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Channel Length

What is the formula to find Effective Channel Length?
The formula of Effective Channel Length is expressed as Effective Channel Length = PN Junction Length-Depletion Region Width. Here is an example- 1.1E+7 = 1.9E-05-1.101E-05.
How to calculate Effective Channel Length?
With PN Junction Length (Lpn) & Depletion Region Width (Ld) we can find Effective Channel Length using the formula - Effective Channel Length = PN Junction Length-Depletion Region Width.
Can the Effective Channel Length be negative?
No, the Effective Channel Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Channel Length?
Effective Channel Length is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Effective Channel Length can be measured.
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