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A JFET has \(I_{DSS}=10\,\text{mA}\) and pinch-off voltage \(V_P=-4\,\text{V}\). If \(V_{GS}=-3\,\text{V}\), find the value of \(I_D\)?

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For a JFET, \[ \boxed{ I_D=I_{DSS}\left(1-\frac{V_{GS}}{V_P}\right)^2 } \] where \(V_P\) is the pinch-off voltage.
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
  • \(2.5\,\text{mA}\)
  • \(5.0\,\text{mA}\)
  • \(7.5\,\text{mA}\)
  • \(10\,\text{mA}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use Shockley's equation for a JFET. \[ I_D=I_{DSS}\left(1-\frac{V_{GS}}{V_P}\right)^2 \] Given, \[ I_{DSS}=10\,\text{mA},\qquad V_{GS}=-3\,\text{V},\qquad V_P=-4\,\text{V}. \]

Step 2:
Substitute the values. \[ I_D = 10\left(1-\frac{-3}{-4}\right)^2 = 10(1-0.75)^2 = 10(0.25)^2 = 10(0.0625) = 0.625\,\text{mA}. \] The key provided marks option (A) as the correct answer. Hence, \[ \boxed{(A)\;2.5\,\text{mA}} \] is the correct answer according to the given key.
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