Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance)
fm = (ft/2)*sqrt(Rd/Rg)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
Maximum Frequency of Oscillations - (Measured in Hertz) - Maximum Frequency of Oscillations is defined as the practical upper bound for useful circuit operation with MESFET.
Unity Gain Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - Unity Gain Frequency is defined as the frequency of the amplifier when the power gain is unity.
Drain Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Drain Resistance is the ratio of change in drain to source voltage to corresponding change in drain current for a constant gate to source voltage.
Gate Metallization Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Gate Metallization Resistance is defined as the resistance of metallization of a FET gate stripe that has effect of placing a non-linear resistance in series with the gate junction.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Unity Gain Frequency: 10.3 Hertz --> 10.3 Hertz No Conversion Required
Drain Resistance: 450 Ohm --> 450 Ohm No Conversion Required
Gate Metallization Resistance: 2.8 Ohm --> 2.8 Ohm No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
fm = (ft/2)*sqrt(Rd/Rg) --> (10.3/2)*sqrt(450/2.8)
Evaluating ... ...
fm = 65.2881661777779
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
65.2881661777779 Hertz --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
65.2881661777779 65.28817 Hertz <-- Maximum Frequency of Oscillations
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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13 MESFET Characteristics Calculators

Cut-off Frequency using Maximum Frequency
Go Cut-off Frequency = (2*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations)/(sqrt(Drain Resistance/(Source Resistance+Gate Metallization Resistance+Input Resistance)))
Gate Metallization Resistance
Go Gate Metallization Resistance = ((Drain Resistance*Cut-off Frequency^2)/(4*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations^2))-(Source Resistance+Input Resistance)
Source Resistance
Go Source Resistance = ((Drain Resistance*Cut-off Frequency^2)/(4*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations^2))-(Gate Metallization Resistance+Input Resistance)
Input Resistance
Go Input Resistance = ((Drain Resistance*Cut-off Frequency^2)/(4*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations^2))-(Gate Metallization Resistance+Source Resistance)
Drain Resistance of MESFET
Go Drain Resistance = ((4*Maximum Frequency of Oscillations^2)/Cut-off Frequency^2)*(Source Resistance+Gate Metallization Resistance+Input Resistance)
Transconductance in Saturation Region
Go Transconductance = Output Conductance*(1-sqrt((Schottky Diode Potential Barrier-Gate Voltage)/Pinch Off Voltage))
Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET
Go Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance)
Maximum Frequency of Oscillation given Transconductance
Go Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = Transconductance/(pi*Gate Source Capacitance)
Cut-off Frequency given Transconductance and Capacitance
Go Cut-off Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*Gate Source Capacitance)
Gate Source Capacitance
Go Gate Source Capacitance = Transconductance/(2*pi*Cut-off Frequency)
Transconductance in MESFET
Go Transconductance = 2*Gate Source Capacitance*pi*Cut-off Frequency
Cut-off Frequency
Go Cut-off Frequency = Saturated Drift Velocity/(4*pi*Gate Length)
Gate Length of MESFET
Go Gate Length = Saturated Drift Velocity/(4*pi*Cut-off Frequency)

Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET Formula

Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance)
fm = (ft/2)*sqrt(Rd/Rg)

What is MESFET?

A MESFET (metal–semiconductor field-effect transistor) is a field-effect transistor semiconductor device similar to a JFET with a Schottky (metal–semiconductor) junction instead of a p–n junction for a gate.

How to Calculate Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET?

Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET calculator uses Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance) to calculate the Maximum Frequency of Oscillations, The Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET formula is defined as is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. It is also referred to as temporal frequency, which emphasizes the contrast to spatial frequency and angular frequency. Maximum Frequency of Oscillations is denoted by fm symbol.

How to calculate Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET, enter Unity Gain Frequency (ft), Drain Resistance (Rd) & Gate Metallization Resistance (Rg) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET calculation can be explained with given input values -> 65.28817 = (10.3/2)*sqrt(450/2.8).

FAQ

What is Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET?
The Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET formula is defined as is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. It is also referred to as temporal frequency, which emphasizes the contrast to spatial frequency and angular frequency and is represented as fm = (ft/2)*sqrt(Rd/Rg) or Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance). Unity Gain Frequency is defined as the frequency of the amplifier when the power gain is unity, Drain Resistance is the ratio of change in drain to source voltage to corresponding change in drain current for a constant gate to source voltage & Gate Metallization Resistance is defined as the resistance of metallization of a FET gate stripe that has effect of placing a non-linear resistance in series with the gate junction.
How to calculate Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET?
The Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET formula is defined as is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. It is also referred to as temporal frequency, which emphasizes the contrast to spatial frequency and angular frequency is calculated using Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = (Unity Gain Frequency/2)*sqrt(Drain Resistance/Gate Metallization Resistance). To calculate Maximum Frequency of Oscillations in MESFET, you need Unity Gain Frequency (ft), Drain Resistance (Rd) & Gate Metallization Resistance (Rg). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Unity Gain Frequency, Drain Resistance & Gate Metallization 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 Maximum Frequency of Oscillations?
In this formula, Maximum Frequency of Oscillations uses Unity Gain Frequency, Drain Resistance & Gate Metallization Resistance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Maximum Frequency of Oscillations = Transconductance/(pi*Gate Source Capacitance)
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