Gate Source Capacitance Formula

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Gate Source Capacitance is a parasitic capacitance that exists between the gate and source terminals of a MESFET or other types of transistors. Check FAQs
Cgs=gm2πfco
Cgs - Gate Source Capacitance?gm - Transconductance?fco - Cut-off Frequency?π - Archimedes' constant?

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264.8169Edit=0.05Edit23.141630.05Edit
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Gate Source Capacitance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Gate Source Capacitance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cgs=gm2πfco
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cgs=0.05S2π30.05Hz
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Cgs=0.05S23.141630.05Hz
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cgs=0.0523.141630.05
Next Step Evaluate
Cgs=0.000264816877024784F
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cgs=264.816877024784μF
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cgs=264.8169μF

Gate Source Capacitance Formula Elements

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Constants
Gate Source Capacitance
Gate Source Capacitance is a parasitic capacitance that exists between the gate and source terminals of a MESFET or other types of transistors.
Symbol: Cgs
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: μF
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Transconductance
Transconductance is defined as the ratio of the change in drain current to the change in gate-source voltage, assuming a constant drain-source voltage.
Symbol: gm
Measurement: TransconductanceUnit: S
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
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 in MESFET Characteristics category

​Go Gate Length of MESFET
Lgate=Vs4πfco
​Go Cut-off Frequency
fco=Vs4πLgate
​Go Transconductance in MESFET
gm=2Cgsπfco
​Go Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET
fm=(ft2)RdRg

How to Evaluate Gate Source Capacitance?

Gate Source Capacitance evaluator uses Gate Source Capacitance = Transconductance/(2*pi*Cut-off Frequency) to evaluate the Gate Source Capacitance, The Gate Source Capacitance formula is defined as a parasitic capacitance that exists between the gate and source terminals of a MESFET or other types of transistors. It represents the amount of charge that can be stored in the gate-source region of the device per unit voltage applied between the terminals. Gate Source Capacitance is denoted by Cgs symbol.

How to evaluate Gate Source Capacitance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gate Source Capacitance, enter Transconductance (gm) & Cut-off Frequency (fco) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gate Source Capacitance

What is the formula to find Gate Source Capacitance?
The formula of Gate Source Capacitance is expressed as Gate Source Capacitance = Transconductance/(2*pi*Cut-off Frequency). Here is an example- 2.6E+8 = 0.05/(2*pi*30.05).
How to calculate Gate Source Capacitance?
With Transconductance (gm) & Cut-off Frequency (fco) we can find Gate Source Capacitance using the formula - Gate Source Capacitance = Transconductance/(2*pi*Cut-off Frequency). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Gate Source Capacitance be negative?
No, the Gate Source Capacitance, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Gate Source Capacitance?
Gate Source Capacitance is usually measured using the Microfarad[μF] for Capacitance. Farad[μF], Kilofarad[μF], Millifarad[μF] are the few other units in which Gate Source Capacitance can be measured.
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