Physics A-Level
Enhancement MOSFET
What Enhancement MOSFET means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Enhancement MOSFET
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A device that requires a gate-source voltage above threshold to form its channel, so no channel exists at zero gate-source voltage.
Topics that use Enhancement MOSFET
Related terms
- Gate
- Induced n-channel
- Insulating oxide layer
- n-type inversion channel
- Source
- Threshold voltage
- Voltage-controlled device
- Drain
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