Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance
Af = gm*Rout
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Amplification Factor - Amplification factor is measure of the increase in power of an electrical signal as it passes through a device.It is defined as the ratio of the output amplitude or power to the input amplitude.
Transconductance - (Measured in Siemens) - Transconductance is defined as the ratio of the change in the output current to the change in the input voltage, with the gate-source voltage held constant.
Output Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Output resistance refers to the resistance of an electronic circuit to the flow of current when a load is connected to its output.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Transconductance: 0.5 Millisiemens --> 0.0005 Siemens (Check conversion here)
Output Resistance: 4.5 Kilohm --> 4500 Ohm (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Af = gm*Rout --> 0.0005*4500
Evaluating ... ...
Af = 2.25
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
2.25 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
2.25 <-- Amplification Factor
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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15 Small Signal Analysis Calculators

Small Signal Voltage Gain with respect to Input Resistance
Go Voltage Gain = (Input Amplifier Resistance/(Input Amplifier Resistance+Self Induced Resistance))*((Source Resistance*Output Resistance)/(Source Resistance+Output Resistance))/(1/Transconductance+((Source Resistance*Output Resistance)/(Source Resistance+Output Resistance)))
Gate to Source Voltage with respect to Small Signal Resistance
Go Critical Voltage = Input Voltage*((1/Transconductance)/((1/Transconductance)*((Source Resistance*Small Signal Resistance)/(Source Resistance+Small Signal Resistance))))
Common Drain Output Voltage in Small Signal
Go Output Voltage = Transconductance*Critical Voltage*((Source Resistance*Small Signal Resistance)/(Source Resistance+Small Signal Resistance))
Output Voltage of Small Signal P-Channel
Go Output Voltage = Transconductance*Source to Gate Voltage*((Output Resistance*Drain Resistance)/(Drain Resistance+Output Resistance))
Voltage Gain for Small Signal
Go Voltage Gain = (Transconductance*(1/((1/Load Resistance)+(1/Drain Resistance))))/(1+(Transconductance*Self Induced Resistance))
Small-Signal Voltage Gain with respect to Drain Resistance
Go Voltage Gain = (Transconductance*((Output Resistance*Drain Resistance)/(Output Resistance+Drain Resistance)))
Output Current of Small Signal
Go Output Current = (Transconductance*Critical Voltage)*(Drain Resistance/(Load Resistance+Drain Resistance))
Input Current of Small Signal
Go Input Current Of Small Signal = (Critical Voltage*((1+Transconductance*Self Induced Resistance)/Self Induced Resistance))
Amplification Factor for Small Signal MOSFET Model
Go Amplification Factor = 1/Electron Mean Free Path*sqrt((2*Process Transconductance Parameter)/Drain Current)
Transconductance Given Small Signal Parameters
Go Transconductance = 2*Transconductance Parameter*(DC Component of Gate to Source Voltage-Total Voltage)
Gate to Source Voltage in Small Signal
Go Critical Voltage = Input Voltage/(1+Self Induced Resistance*Transconductance)
Voltage Gain using Small Signal
Go Voltage Gain = Transconductance*1/(1/Load Resistance+1/Finite Resistance)
Small Signal Output Voltage
Go Output Voltage = Transconductance*Source to Gate Voltage*Load Resistance
Drain Current of MOSFET Small Signal
Go Drain Current = 1/(Electron Mean Free Path*Output Resistance)
Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model
Go Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance

15 MOSFET Characterstics Calculators

Conductance of Channel of MOSFET using Gate to Source Voltage
Go Conductance of Channel = Mobility of Electrons at Surface of Channel*Oxide Capacitance*Channel Width/Channel Length*(Gate-Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)
Voltage Gain given Load Resistance of MOSFET
Go Voltage Gain = Transconductance*(1/(1/Load Resistance+1/Output Resistance))/(1+Transconductance*Source Resistance)
Transition Frequency of MOSFET
Go Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Source Gate Capacitance+Gate-Drain Capacitance))
Maximum Voltage Gain at Bias Point
Go Maximum Voltage Gain = 2*(Supply Voltage-Effective Voltage)/(Effective Voltage)
Voltage Gain using Small Signal
Go Voltage Gain = Transconductance*1/(1/Load Resistance+1/Finite Resistance)
Gate to Source Channel Width of MOSFET
Go Channel Width = Overlap Capacitance/(Oxide Capacitance*Overlap Length)
Voltage Gain given Drain Voltage
Go Voltage Gain = (Drain Current*Load Resistance*2)/Effective Voltage
Body Effect on Transconductance
Go Body Transconductance = Change in Threshold to Base Voltage*Transconductance
Saturation Voltage of MOSFET
Go Drain and Source Saturation Voltage = Gate-Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage
Bias Voltage of MOSFET
Go Total Instantaneous Bias Voltage = DC Bias Voltage+DC Voltage
Maximum Voltage Gain given all Voltages
Go Maximum Voltage Gain = (Supply Voltage-0.3)/Thermal Voltage
Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model
Go Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance
Treshold Voltage of MOSFET
Go Threshold Voltage = Gate-Source Voltage-Effective Voltage
Transconductance in MOSFET
Go Transconductance = (2*Drain Current)/Overdrive Voltage
Conductance in Linear Resistance of MOSFET
Go Conductance of Channel = 1/Linear Resistance

Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model Formula

Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance
Af = gm*Rout

What is the use of transconductance in MOSFET?

Transconductance is an expression of the performance of a bipolar transistor or field-effect transistor (FET). In general, the larger the transconductance figure for a device, the greater the gain(amplification) it is capable of delivering, when all other factors are held constant.

How to Calculate Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model?

Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model calculator uses Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance to calculate the Amplification Factor, The Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model formula represents the ratio of the output signal amplitude to the input signal amplitude. It is a measure of the degree to which an electronic device amplifies an electrical signal. Amplification Factor is denoted by Af symbol.

How to calculate Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model, enter Transconductance (gm) & Output Resistance (Rout) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.25 = 0.0005*4500.

FAQ

What is Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model?
The Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model formula represents the ratio of the output signal amplitude to the input signal amplitude. It is a measure of the degree to which an electronic device amplifies an electrical signal and is represented as Af = gm*Rout or Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance. Transconductance is defined as the ratio of the change in the output current to the change in the input voltage, with the gate-source voltage held constant & Output resistance refers to the resistance of an electronic circuit to the flow of current when a load is connected to its output.
How to calculate Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model?
The Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model formula represents the ratio of the output signal amplitude to the input signal amplitude. It is a measure of the degree to which an electronic device amplifies an electrical signal is calculated using Amplification Factor = Transconductance*Output Resistance. To calculate Amplification Factor in Small Signal MOSFET Model, you need Transconductance (gm) & Output Resistance (Rout). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Transconductance & Output Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Amplification Factor?
In this formula, Amplification Factor uses Transconductance & Output Resistance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Amplification Factor = 1/Electron Mean Free Path*sqrt((2*Process Transconductance Parameter)/Drain Current)
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