Collection of MOSFET Test/Exam Questions

[1] Figure Q1 is a MOSFET amplifier which has VT = 2V and k=0.5mA/V2, rds= ∞.

(a) Determine IDQ, VGSQ using the graph provided and calculate gm (7 marks)
(b) Draw the AC equivalent circuit at mid-band frequency (3 marks)
V
(c) Determine the voltage gain, A V = O (4 marks)
Vi
(d) If Vi = 10 sin ωt, sketch the output voltage, VO at mid-frequency band.
(Make sure the important points are marked clearly!) (3 marks)

(e) Find Zi and ZO (3 marks)

16V

2.4kΩ CL=0.15µF
2.1MΩ

+
+
ID 10kΩ VO
Vi
270kΩ
1kΩ -
-

Zi ZO

Figure Q1

[2] For the MOSFET amplifier circuit shown in Figure Q2(a), the transistor parameters are:

k = 0.5 mA/V2, VGS(Th) = 2V and rd = ∞

Using the transfer characteristic curve in Figure Q2(b),

(a) Graphically determine the transistor operating points (VGSQ, IDQ). [6 marks]
(b) Perform an AC analysis of the amplifier at middle frequency range to determine
the amplifier input impedance ,Zi , output impedance, Zo and its voltage gain, Vo/Vi. [10
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marks]
(c) If capacitor CS is taken out from the amplifier circuit, identify which of the amplifier
performance parameters (refer to part (b)) that will be affected, and in what way
will they be affected? [4 marks]

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 Figure Q2(a)

Figure Q2(b) Transfer Characteristic for E-MOSFET

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 Figure Q3

[3] Referring to Figure Q3, given that ID(ON) = 6 mA, VGS(ON) = 8 V, VT = VGS(th) = 3 V, and
rds = ∞. Determine:
(a) The Q-point using graphical method [12
marks]
(b) Draw the AC equivalent circuit at mid frequency [4 marks]
(c) Find Zi and Zo. [4 marks]
(d) Calculate VO if VS = 1mV. [5 marks]

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FE 2009/10(1)

Question 1

Figure 1 is an E-MOSFET amplifier. The parameters are: VGS (TH) = 4V, ID (ON) = 3mA and
VGS (ON) = 8V and rds = ∞. Referring to the circuit:
a) Using the graphical representation, determine the VGSQ and IDQ [6 marks]
 I D( ON ) 
note : k n = 
 ( VGS( ON ) − VGS( TH ) )2 

b) Sketch the AC equivalent circuit when the potentiometer adjustor is at position

i. a [2 marks]
ii. b [2 marks]

c) Calculate for both cases in b):

i. Zi and Zo [4 marks]
VO
ii. the voltage gain, A V = . [6 marks]
VS

40 V
o

22MΩ 3kΩ
C2
C1 Vo
o

a
100Ω 1kΩ
18MΩ 1kΩ 5kΩ
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Cs
Vs b

Zi Zo
Figure 1

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FE 2010/11(2)

Q.2 Figure Q2(a) shows a MOSFET amplifier circuit connected to a Sine to Square Wave
Converter with its input and output signals shown. Figure Q2(b) shows the characteristic
curve of the E-MOSFET. The parameters for the E-MOSFET are: k = 0.6 mA/V2 , VG = 5
V and rds = ∞.
VDD = +15 V

R1 RD Sine to Square
vo Wave Converter

C1 C2 RL
Rsig 1 µF VG 2 µF 2 kΩ
vs (mV)
100

t (s)
R2 vo (V)
RS
vs = 100 sin ωt mV +2
−100

t (s)

−2

Figure Q2(a): Amplifier Circuit with vs and vo signals

Figure Q2(b) : Characteristic Curve of E-MOSFET

(a) State two differences between a D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET. [2 marks]

(b) Name the amplifier's circuit configuration. [1 mark]
(c) Calculate the value of R2 and RS, if the biasing values for VG = 5 V and R1 = 4 MΩ.
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[4 marks]
(d) Draw the hybrid-π ac equivalent circuit at middle frequency. [3 marks]
(e) Derive the equation for AVS. [3 marks]
(f) Calculate the input impedance, Zi. [1 mark]
(g) Calculate AVS, gm and RD if Rsig = 500 Ω. [7 marks]
(h) Determine the dominant low cut-off frequency, fL. [4 marks]

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Q.2
(a) Name the amplifier's configuration of Figure Q2. [1 mark]
(b) Give TWO advantages of MOSFET amplifiers compared to BJT amplifiers. [2 marks]
(c) In the hybrid-π model for MOSFET, why the gate and source is open circuit? [2 marks]

(d) Figure Q2 shows a MOSFET amplifier circuit. The parameters for the E-MOSFET are:
IDQ = 1.5 mA, VGS(Th) = VTh = 2 V, ID(on) = 4.5 mA, VGS(on) = 5 V, Cwi = 4 pF, Cwo= 6 pF,
Cgd = 8 pF, Cgs = 12 pF, Cds = 3 pF and rd = ∞.
(i) Draw and label the hybrid-π ac equivalent circuit at middle frequency. [4 marks]
(ii) Determine the transconductance, gm. [2 marks]
(iii) Calculate the input impedance, Zi and the output impedance, Zo. [2 marks]
(iv) Calculate the Amplifier’s voltage gain, AV = vo/vi in dB. [4 marks]
(v) Draw and label the hybrid-π ac equivalent circuit at high frequency. [2 marks]
(vi) Determine the dominant high cut-off frequency, fH. [6 marks]

VDD = +15 V

R1 RD
C2
3.3 MΩ IDQ 2.2 kΩ
4.7 µF
Rsig C1
1 kΩ 0.1 µF
+
RL
+ R2
vsig 1 kΩ vo
vi 1.5 MΩ RS C3
- 680 Ω 10 µF
-

Zi Zo
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Figure Q2

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Q2.
(a) (i) Name the amplifier's configuration in Figure Q2(a). [1 mark]
(ii) State TWO advantages of MOSFET amplifiers compared to BJT
amplifiers. [2 marks]
(iii) What is the function of the capacitor, CS and the resistor, RS in the
circuit of Figure Q2(a)? [2 marks]

(b) For the MOSFET amplifier circuit shown in Figure Q2(a), given the transistor parameters

k = 0.5 mA/V2, VGS(Th) = VT = 2 V and rd = ∞.

(i) Using the transfer characteristic curve of Figure Q2(b) in page 9, graphically

determine the transistor operating points (VGSQ and IDQ). [6 marks]

(ii) Perform an AC analysis of the amplifier at middle frequency to determine

the impedances, Zi , Zo and its voltage gain, vo/vi. [10 marks]

(iii) If capacitor CS is removed, which of the amplifier’s performance parameters

in part (ii) will be affected, and in what way will they be affected? [4 marks]

VDD = +10V

RD C2
R1 4kΩ 10µF
820kΩ
C1
10µF
RL +
+ 20kΩ vo
−
vi R2 RS CS
−
680kΩ 0.5kΩ 47µF

Zi Zo

Figure Q2(a)
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Q.2 (a) (i) State TWO differences between n-channel D-MOSFET and
n-channel E-MOSFET. (2 marks)
(ii) State THREE advantages of using MOSFET as an amplifier
compared to BJT. (3 marks)

(b) Figure Q.2 shows a common-source D-MOSFET amplifier circuit. The following
parameters are given: IDSS = 8 mA, VGS(OFF) = −4 V, ID = 2.92 mA and rd = ∞.
(i) Calculate the amplifier’s trans-conductance, gm. (2 marks)
(ii) Draw the small-signal hybrid-π equivalent circuit at middle
frequency. (4 marks)
(iii) Calculate the impedances, Zi and Zo. (2 marks)
vo
(iv) Derive the expression for the voltage gain, A V = and calculate
vi
its value. (4 marks)
(v) Calculate the low cut-off frequencies due to C1, C2 and CS , and
determine the dominant low cut-off frequency, fL . (8 marks)

VDD (+12 V)
RD
R1 2.2 kΩ C2
10 MΩ
ID
C1 0.33 µF

+
0.022 µF RS1 RL
Vo
90 Ω 10 kΩ
+ −
R2
Vi
1 MΩ
−
RS2 CS
820 Ω 1 µF

Zi Zo
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Figure Q.2