1. CHAPTER 8
MOSFETS

2. OBJECTIVES Describe and Analyze: Theory of MOSFETS MOSFET Amplifiers
E-MOSFET Switches
Troubleshooting

3. Introduction
MOSFET stand for Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (or Metal-Oxide-Silicon) Field-Effect-Transistor
Like JFETs, MOSFETs come in N-channel and
P-Channel types
Unlike JFETs, MOSFETs can be manufactured as enhancement-mode (E-MOSFETs) as well as depletion-mode (D-MOSFETs).
There is no PN junction. The metal gate of a MOSFET is isolated from the silicon channel by a thin layer of silicon oxide
(Si O2, commonly known as glass)
MOSFETs can be damaged by static electricity

4. Similar to a JFET, but Zin of device is almost infinite
D-MOSFETs
Similar to a JFET, but Zin of device is almost infinite

5. Unlike JFETs, D-MOSFETS can work with zero bias

6. D-MOSFETs
The same bias circuits used with JFETs can be used with E-MOSFETs. In addition, a class-A MOSFET amplifier can work with VGS = 0.

7. D-MOSFET Amplifiers
The equations for Zin, Zout and Av developed for JFET amplifiers can be used with D-MOSFET amplifiers.
Like JFETs, D-MOSFETs are used in the front ends of radio receivers because of their inherently low internal noise.

8. D-MOSFET AGC Amplifiers
Since gm depends on the Q-point, MOSFETs are used for Automatic Gain Control in radio receivers

9. D-MOSFET Mixers
Unlike JFETs, D-MOSFETs can be built with two gates. That allows them to be used as radio “mixers” to multiply one signal by another.

10. E-MOSFETs
In an enhancement-mode MOSFET, the drain is isolated from the source because the substrate is doped opposite the source and drain. Voltage applied to the gate causes the substrate under the gate to “flip polarity”. P-material becomes N-material as charge carriers are attracted into the region by the gate.

11. E-MOSFETs
The key parameter for an E-MOSFET is the threshold voltage (VGS(TH)) required to turn it on

12. The most common use for an E-MOSFET is switching
E-MOSFET Switches
The most common use for an E-MOSFET is switching

13. E-MOSFET Switches
The IRF510 E-MOSFET is a typical power switch. Its key specifications are:
VGS(TH) = 4 Volts max
RDS(on) = 0.54 Ohms max
ID(MAX) = 5.6 Amps
IDSS = 25 A (remember: it’s off)
BVDSS = VDS(MAX) = 100 Volts
PD(MAX) = 43 Watts
Rise-time tR = 63 ns

14. E-MOSFET Switches
The most common application of E-MOSFETs like the IRF510 is to drive the transformer in switch-mode power supplies and DC to DC converters.

15. E-MOSFETs can also switch analog signals
E-MOSFET Switches
E-MOSFETs can also switch analog signals

16. E-MOSFET Switches Choppers convert DC or low-frequency AC into
higher-frequency AC suitable for processing

17. Digital MOSFET Switch
Because of their small size, low power, and speed, digital ICs such as microprocessors use MOSFET switches

18. When biased on, E-MOSFETs can have a high gm
E-MOSFET Amplifiers
When biased on, E-MOSFETs can have a high gm

19. CMOS CMOS stands for: Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor.
They combine N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs.
They are primarily used in low-power digital ICs.
Are sometimes used in “mixed signal” ICs which combine analog and digital signals on one chip.

20. Troubleshooting MOSFETs can not be checked with an Ohm-meter.
As usual, check the DC bias levels.
Check the input and output levels of signals to see if they are approximately what you expected.
If it’s necessary to replace a MOSFET, use the same part number. If that’s not an option, pick a device suitable for the application: switch, RF mixer, AGC amplifier, etc.