19Switchable Diodes and Gated Transistors
OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
- Define the principal structure of a field effect transistor
- Understand the elements in the family of the field effect transistor
- Describe the advantages and shortcomings of each class of transistor
- Explain the correspondence between a bipolar junction transistor and a field effect transistor terminals
- Recognize and use the terms FET, JFET, MOSFET, and the difference between D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET
- Recognize and use the terms IGBT, thyristor, GTO, SCR, and IGCT
- Understand and use the symbols for all the new devices: JFET, MOSFET, IGBT, and SCR
- Describe the correct bias conditions for the aforementioned devices
New terms: Drain, enhancement, ...
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