Module 2 : MOSFET
Lecture 3 : Introduction to MOSFET
 
 3.3 MOSFET I-V Modelling
We are interested in finding the output characteristics () and the transfer charcteristics () of the MOSFET. In other words, we can find out both if we can formulate a mathematical equation of the form :
Intutively, we can say that voltage level specifications and the material parameters cannot be altered by designers. So the only tools in the designer's hands with which he/she can improve the performance of the device are its dimensions, W and L (shown in top view of MOSFET fig 2). In fact, the most important parameter in the device simulations is ratio of W and L.
The equations governing the output and transfer characteristics of an n-MOSFET and p-MOSFET are :
 
 

 

p-MOSFET:

Linear

Saturation

 
         
    n-MOSFET:

Linear

Saturation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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