Surface Potential Formula

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Surface Potential is a key parameter in evaluating the DC property of thin-film transistors. Check FAQs
Φs=2Vsbln(NANi)
Φs - Surface Potential?Vsb - Source Body Potential Difference?NA - Acceptor Concentration?Ni - Intrinsic Concentration?

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36.5675Edit=21.36Editln(1E+16Edit1.5E+10Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Φs=2Vsbln(NANi)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Φs=21.36Vln(1E+161/cm³1.5E+101/cm³)
Next Step Convert Units
Φs=21.36Vln(1E+221/m³1.5E+161/m³)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Φs=21.36ln(1E+221.5E+16)
Next Step Evaluate
Φs=36.5675358441665V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Φs=36.5675V

Surface Potential Formula Elements

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Surface Potential
Surface Potential is a key parameter in evaluating the DC property of thin-film transistors.
Symbol: Φs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Source Body Potential Difference
Source Body Potential Difference is calculated when an externally applied potential is equal to the sum of voltage drop across the oxide layer and the voltage drop across the semiconductor.
Symbol: Vsb
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Acceptor Concentration
Acceptor Concentration refers to the concentration of acceptor dopant atoms in a semiconductor material.
Symbol: NA
Measurement: Carrier ConcentrationUnit: 1/cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Intrinsic Concentration
Intrinsic Concentration refers to the concentration of charge carriers (electrons and holes) in an intrinsic semiconductor at thermal equilibrium.
Symbol: Ni
Measurement: Carrier ConcentrationUnit: 1/cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

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

How to Evaluate Surface Potential?

Surface Potential evaluator uses Surface Potential = 2*Source Body Potential Difference*ln(Acceptor Concentration/Intrinsic Concentration) to evaluate the Surface Potential, The Surface potential formula is defined as is a key parameter in evaluating the DC property of thin-film transistors. The externally applied potential is equal to the voltage drop across the oxide layer plus the voltage drop across the semiconductor. Surface Potential is denoted by Φs symbol.

How to evaluate Surface Potential using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surface Potential, enter Source Body Potential Difference (Vsb), Acceptor Concentration (NA) & Intrinsic Concentration (Ni) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surface Potential

What is the formula to find Surface Potential?
The formula of Surface Potential is expressed as Surface Potential = 2*Source Body Potential Difference*ln(Acceptor Concentration/Intrinsic Concentration). Here is an example- 36.56754 = 2*1.36*ln(1E+22/1.45E+16).
How to calculate Surface Potential?
With Source Body Potential Difference (Vsb), Acceptor Concentration (NA) & Intrinsic Concentration (Ni) we can find Surface Potential using the formula - Surface Potential = 2*Source Body Potential Difference*ln(Acceptor Concentration/Intrinsic Concentration). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
Can the Surface Potential be negative?
No, the Surface Potential, measured in Electric Potential cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surface Potential?
Surface Potential is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Surface Potential can be measured.
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