EXPERIMENT 7 (CHE2111L)

JFET
Name:_CORALDE, John Leree B.__ Section:_3CHEA_
Date Performed:__12/12/2020__

DATA AND RESULTS:

Part 1
Characteristic Curve:

VP = 3.2555616V
IDSS = 11.728269mA
Explain your observations on the characteristic curve:
After a VP has been reached, the curve flattens to almost a horizontal line. This is the
active region of the JFET. The top most curve shows V GS = 0, it decreases as the curves goes
down.

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Part 2
Input waveform:

Output waveform:

Voltage gain: _1.90489_

Phase relationship of Vin and Vout: _180°_
Observations on the circuit:
The supply of VDS is different from a typical common source JFET amplifier. It may
affect the output voltage.

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QUESTIONS:
1. What are the similarities and differences of a JFET from BJT in terms of terminal and
constructions?
BJT and JFET, which are known as semiconductor devices, are two kinds of transistors that
deals with current and voltage. BJT is a bipolar device that is controlled by current. It is also
dependent on the collection of minority charge carriers whereas in JFET, which is a unipolar
voltage-controlled device, carries majority charges.  

BJT JFET
INPUT IMPEDANCE Low High
GAIN High Low - Medium
POWER CONSUMPTION More Less
NOISE LEVEL High Low
THERMAL STABILITY Low High
APPLICATION PREFERENCE Low Low Voltage
Current

2. Based on the phase relationship of VIN and VOUT, compare a JFET common source
amplifier and a BJT common emitter configuration amplifier?

The JFET and BJT observes 180 phase shift. Therefore, the output of the JFET common
source amplifier is 180 degrees out of phase with the input signal. There will be an increase in
drain current and decrease or drop of voltage in the drain due to the increase gate current as the
input voltage increases.

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