Physics A-Level
Induced n-channel
What Induced n-channel means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A conducting channel formed between source and drain when a positive gate-source voltage above threshold attracts electrons to the surface.
Topics that use Induced n-channel
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- Gate
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- Source
- Threshold voltage
- Voltage-controlled device
- Drain
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