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zorgo
modified 7 years ago

Very simple representation of the types of MOSFETs

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The following circuits are a very basic demonstration of the CMOS, NMOS and PMOS transistors in action in a circuit. Also, the following explanation is only a simple briefing of the operation, and NOT a detailed one. A PMOS transistor is one which produces strong '0' when an input of '0' is given to it. An NMOS transistor is one which produces strong '1' when an input of '1' is given to it. PMOS transistors are pull-up transistors and NMOS transistors are pull-down transistors. Together, PMOS and NMOS are both referred to as "pass-transistors". A CMOS is a complimentary structure. It is a combination of both PMOS and NMOS. Whenever an input of '0' is given to the CMOS gate, the common drain produces an output of '1'. And whenever an input of '1' is given to the CMOS gate, the common drain produces an output of '0'. For anyone who would like to explain more in detail, feel free to do so...
published 7 years ago
zorgo
7 years ago
Here's a question for anyone who could help... Why does the led work at 300V given at the NMOS circuit and not at lower voltages?
LeButch
7 years ago
Because you conmected the LED behind the MOSFET. You need around 5V to open up the MOSFET, but you have only 2V. It does not depend how what voltage you apply, it depends on the voltage between gate and output of the MOSFET. You have 2V at the output and apply 5V at the gate. 5-2 = 3V, so the MOSFET does only open just a little. In reality, it would burn now... So just connect the MOSFET behind the LED.
zorgo
7 years ago
Thanks mate!

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