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Transconductance is defined as the ratio of the change in the output current to the change in the input voltage, with the gate-source voltage held constant. Check FAQs
gm=ΔIdVgs
gm - Transconductance?ΔId - Change in Drain Current?Vgs - Gate-Source Voltage?

MOSFET Transconductance Example

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Here is how the MOSFET Transconductance equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the MOSFET Transconductance equation looks like.

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MOSFET Transconductance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate MOSFET Transconductance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
gm=ΔIdVgs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
gm=2mA4V
Next Step Convert Units
gm=0.002A4V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
gm=0.0024
Next Step Evaluate
gm=0.0005S
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
gm=0.5mS

MOSFET Transconductance Formula Elements

Variables
Transconductance
Transconductance is defined as the ratio of the change in the output current to the change in the input voltage, with the gate-source voltage held constant.
Symbol: gm
Measurement: Electric ConductanceUnit: mS
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in Drain Current
Change in drain current indicates the change in current conduction capability of the silicon chip; it can be used as a guide when comparing different devices.
Symbol: ΔId
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gate-Source Voltage
Gate-source voltage is a critical parameter that affects the operation of an FET, and it is often used to control the device's behavior.
Symbol: Vgs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Transconductance

​Go Transconductance given Drain Current
gm=2k'nWLid
​Go Transconductance given Process Transconductance Parameter
gm=k'nWL(Vgs-Vth)
​Go Transconductance using Process Transconductance Parameter and Overdrive Voltage
gm=k'nWLVov
​Go MOSFET Transconductance given Transconductance Parameter
gm=kn(Vgs-Vth)

Other formulas in Transconductance category

​Go Drain Current using Transconductance
id=(Vov)gm2
​Go Process Transconductance given Transconductance and Drain Current
k'n=gm22WLid
​Go MOSFET Transconductance using Process Transconductance Parameter
k'n=gmWL(Vgs-Vth)
​Go MOSFET Transconductance using Process Transconductance Parameter and Overdrive Voltage
k'n=gmWLVov

How to Evaluate MOSFET Transconductance?

MOSFET Transconductance evaluator uses Transconductance = Change in Drain Current/Gate-Source Voltage to evaluate the Transconductance, The MOSFET Transconductance is the change in the drain current divided by the small change in the gate/source voltage with a constant drain/source voltage. Transconductance is denoted by gm symbol.

How to evaluate MOSFET Transconductance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for MOSFET Transconductance, enter Change in Drain Current (ΔId) & Gate-Source Voltage (Vgs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on MOSFET Transconductance

What is the formula to find MOSFET Transconductance?
The formula of MOSFET Transconductance is expressed as Transconductance = Change in Drain Current/Gate-Source Voltage. Here is an example- 500 = 0.002/4.
How to calculate MOSFET Transconductance?
With Change in Drain Current (ΔId) & Gate-Source Voltage (Vgs) we can find MOSFET Transconductance using the formula - Transconductance = Change in Drain Current/Gate-Source Voltage.
What are the other ways to Calculate Transconductance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Transconductance-
  • Transconductance=sqrt(2*Process Transconductance Parameter*Aspect Ratio*Drain Current)OpenImg
  • Transconductance=Process Transconductance Parameter*Aspect Ratio*(Gate-Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)OpenImg
  • Transconductance=Process Transconductance Parameter*Aspect Ratio*Overdrive VoltageOpenImg
Can the MOSFET Transconductance be negative?
Yes, the MOSFET Transconductance, measured in Electric Conductance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure MOSFET Transconductance?
MOSFET Transconductance is usually measured using the Millisiemens[mS] for Electric Conductance. Siemens[mS], Megasiemens[mS], Mho[mS] are the few other units in which MOSFET Transconductance can be measured.
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