MESFET Cutoff Frequency Formula

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MESFET Cutoff Frequency represents the frequency at which the transistor's current gain (or transconductance) begins to decrease significantly. Check FAQs
fco=Gm2πCgs
fco - MESFET Cutoff Frequency?Gm - Transconductance of the MESFET?Cgs - Gate Source Capacitance?π - Archimedes' constant?

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179.2539Edit=0.0631Edit23.141656Edit
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MESFET Cutoff Frequency Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate MESFET Cutoff Frequency?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
fco=Gm2πCgs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fco=0.0631S2π56μF
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
fco=0.0631S23.141656μF
Next Step Convert Units
fco=0.0631S23.14165.6E-5F
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fco=0.063123.14165.6E-5
Next Step Evaluate
fco=179.253938762358Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fco=179.2539Hz

MESFET Cutoff Frequency Formula Elements

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MESFET Cutoff Frequency
MESFET Cutoff Frequency represents the frequency at which the transistor's current gain (or transconductance) begins to decrease significantly.
Symbol: fco
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Transconductance of the MESFET
Transconductance of the MESFET is a key parameter in MESFETs, representing the change in drain current with respect to the change in gate-source voltage.
Symbol: Gm
Measurement: Electric ConductanceUnit: S
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gate Source Capacitance
Gate Source Capacitance refers to the capacitance between the gate and source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET).
Symbol: Cgs
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: μF
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

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How to Evaluate MESFET Cutoff Frequency?

MESFET Cutoff Frequency evaluator uses MESFET Cutoff Frequency = Transconductance of the MESFET/(2*pi*Gate Source Capacitance) to evaluate the MESFET Cutoff Frequency, The MESFET Cutoff Frequency formula is defined as the frequency at which the transistor's current gain (or transconductance) begins to decrease significantly. MESFET Cutoff Frequency is denoted by fco symbol.

How to evaluate MESFET Cutoff Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for MESFET Cutoff Frequency, enter Transconductance of the MESFET (Gm) & Gate Source Capacitance (Cgs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on MESFET Cutoff Frequency

What is the formula to find MESFET Cutoff Frequency?
The formula of MESFET Cutoff Frequency is expressed as MESFET Cutoff Frequency = Transconductance of the MESFET/(2*pi*Gate Source Capacitance). Here is an example- 179.2539 = 0.063072/(2*pi*5.6E-05).
How to calculate MESFET Cutoff Frequency?
With Transconductance of the MESFET (Gm) & Gate Source Capacitance (Cgs) we can find MESFET Cutoff Frequency using the formula - MESFET Cutoff Frequency = Transconductance of the MESFET/(2*pi*Gate Source Capacitance). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the MESFET Cutoff Frequency be negative?
No, the MESFET Cutoff Frequency, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure MESFET Cutoff Frequency?
MESFET Cutoff Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which MESFET Cutoff Frequency can be measured.
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