Gate Capacitance Formula

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Gate Capacitance is the capacitance of the gate terminal of a field-effect transistor. Check FAQs
Cg=QchVgc-Vt
Cg - Gate Capacitance?Qch - Channel Charge?Vgc - Gate to Channel Voltage?Vt - Threshold Voltage?

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59.6036Edit=0.4Edit7.011Edit-0.3Edit
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Gate Capacitance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cg=QchVgc-Vt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cg=0.4mC7.011V-0.3V
Next Step Convert Units
Cg=0.0004C7.011V-0.3V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cg=0.00047.011-0.3
Next Step Evaluate
Cg=5.96036358217851E-05F
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cg=59.6036358217851μF
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cg=59.6036μF

Gate Capacitance Formula Elements

Variables
Gate Capacitance
Gate Capacitance is the capacitance of the gate terminal of a field-effect transistor.
Symbol: Cg
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: μF
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Channel Charge
Channel Charge is defined as force experienced of a matter, when placed in an electromagnetic field.
Symbol: Qch
Measurement: Electric ChargeUnit: mC
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gate to Channel Voltage
Gate to Channel Voltage is defined as the drain-source on-state resistance is larger than rated value when gate voltage is around threshold voltage.
Symbol: Vgc
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Threshold Voltage
Threshold voltage of transistor is the minimum gate to source voltage required to create conducting path between the source and drain terminals.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in VLSI Material Optimization category

​Go Body Effect Coefficient
γ=modu̲s(Vt-Vt0Φs+(Vsb)-Φs)
​Go Channel Charge
Qch=Cg(Vgc-Vt)
​Go Critical Voltage
Vx=ExEch
​Go DIBL Coefficient
η=Vt0-VtVds

How to Evaluate Gate Capacitance?

Gate Capacitance evaluator uses Gate Capacitance = Channel Charge/(Gate to Channel Voltage-Threshold Voltage) to evaluate the Gate Capacitance, The Gate Capacitance formula is defined as the capacitance of the gate terminal of a field-effect transistor. It can be expressed as the absolute capacitance of the gate of a transistor, or as the capacitance per unit area of an integrated circuit technology, or as the capacitance per unit width of minimum-length transistors in a technology. Gate Capacitance is denoted by Cg symbol.

How to evaluate Gate Capacitance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gate Capacitance, enter Channel Charge (Qch), Gate to Channel Voltage (Vgc) & Threshold Voltage (Vt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gate Capacitance

What is the formula to find Gate Capacitance?
The formula of Gate Capacitance is expressed as Gate Capacitance = Channel Charge/(Gate to Channel Voltage-Threshold Voltage). Here is an example- 6E+7 = 0.0004/(7.011-0.3).
How to calculate Gate Capacitance?
With Channel Charge (Qch), Gate to Channel Voltage (Vgc) & Threshold Voltage (Vt) we can find Gate Capacitance using the formula - Gate Capacitance = Channel Charge/(Gate to Channel Voltage-Threshold Voltage).
Can the Gate Capacitance be negative?
No, the Gate Capacitance, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Gate Capacitance?
Gate Capacitance is usually measured using the Microfarad[μF] for Capacitance. Farad[μF], Kilofarad[μF], Millifarad[μF] are the few other units in which Gate Capacitance can be measured.
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