Transition Capacitance Formula

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The transition capacitance represents the change in charge stored in the depletion region with respect to a change in junction voltage. Check FAQs
CT=[Permitivity-vacuum]AjpWd
CT - Transition Capacitance?Ajp - Junction Plate Area?Wd - Width of Depletion Region?[Permitivity-vacuum] - Permittivity of vacuum?

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7.6432Edit=8.9E-120.019Edit22Edit
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Transition Capacitance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CT=[Permitivity-vacuum]AjpWd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CT=[Permitivity-vacuum]0.01922mm
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
CT=8.9E-12F/m0.01922mm
Next Step Convert Units
CT=8.9E-12F/m0.0190.022m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CT=8.9E-120.0190.022
Next Step Evaluate
CT=7.64318181818182E-12F
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
CT=7.64318181818182pF
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CT=7.6432pF

Transition Capacitance Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Transition Capacitance
The transition capacitance represents the change in charge stored in the depletion region with respect to a change in junction voltage.
Symbol: CT
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: pF
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Junction Plate Area
Junction Plate Area is defined as the total surface area of the plates of p and n junctions.
Symbol: Ajp
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Depletion Region
Width of depletion region acts as a barrier that opposes the flow of electrons from the n-side to the p-side of the semiconductor diode.
Symbol: Wd
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Permittivity of vacuum
Permittivity of vacuum is a fundamental physical constant that describes the ability of a vacuum to permit the transmission of electric field lines.
Symbol: [Permitivity-vacuum]
Value: 8.85E-12 F/m

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How to Evaluate Transition Capacitance?

Transition Capacitance evaluator uses Transition Capacitance = ([Permitivity-vacuum]*Junction Plate Area)/Width of Depletion Region to evaluate the Transition Capacitance, The Transition Capacitance represents the change in charge stored in the depletion region with respect to a change in junction voltage. Transition Capacitance is denoted by CT symbol.

How to evaluate Transition Capacitance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Transition Capacitance, enter Junction Plate Area (Ajp) & Width of Depletion Region (Wd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Transition Capacitance

What is the formula to find Transition Capacitance?
The formula of Transition Capacitance is expressed as Transition Capacitance = ([Permitivity-vacuum]*Junction Plate Area)/Width of Depletion Region. Here is an example- 7.6E+12 = ([Permitivity-vacuum]*0.019)/0.022.
How to calculate Transition Capacitance?
With Junction Plate Area (Ajp) & Width of Depletion Region (Wd) we can find Transition Capacitance using the formula - Transition Capacitance = ([Permitivity-vacuum]*Junction Plate Area)/Width of Depletion Region. This formula also uses Permittivity of vacuum constant(s).
Can the Transition Capacitance be negative?
No, the Transition Capacitance, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Transition Capacitance?
Transition Capacitance is usually measured using the Picofarad[pF] for Capacitance. Farad[pF], Kilofarad[pF], Millifarad[pF] are the few other units in which Transition Capacitance can be measured.
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