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Channel MOSFET

The document discusses p-channel MOSFETs. It begins by explaining that a p-channel MOSFET consists of a lightly doped n-type substrate connected to two highly doped p-type materials, forming a p-channel. It then provides characteristics of p-channel MOSFETs, noting they have high input impedance and conductivity in the channel is caused by a negative gate voltage. The document goes on to describe how p-channel MOSFETs are constructed internally and how the transistor operates based on voltage polarity. It concludes by discussing enhancement and depletion p-channel MOSFET types.

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Channel MOSFET

The document discusses p-channel MOSFETs. It begins by explaining that a p-channel MOSFET consists of a lightly doped n-type substrate connected to two highly doped p-type materials, forming a p-channel. It then provides characteristics of p-channel MOSFETs, noting they have high input impedance and conductivity in the channel is caused by a negative gate voltage. The document goes on to describe how p-channel MOSFETs are constructed internally and how the transistor operates based on voltage polarity. It concludes by discussing enhancement and depletion p-channel MOSFET types.

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Channel MOSFET’s are a type of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Device.

It consists of the n-substrate in the


center with a high concentration of light doping. This is a list 3-terminal devices. It has unipolar
characteristics because the majority of the charge carriers are essential for its operation. Because of the
two p-materials used in the circuitry, the majority of the carriers are holes. It is further subdivided based
on the presence of channels.

What is P-Channels MOSFET?

A MOSFET is formed when a lightly doped N-type substrate is connected to two highly doped P-Type
Materials. Doping refers to the concentration of impurities added to the atom.

The p-channel formed between the two P-type substrates could be consequence of induced voltages or
it could have existed previously.

P-Channel MOSFET Characteristics: -

 The voltage-controlled devices are represented by MOSFETs


 These devices have high input impedance values.
 The conductivity of the channel in a P-channel is caused by the application of negative polarity
at the gate terminal.

How P-Channel MOSFETs are constructed Internally?

P-Channel MOSFET

A P-Channel MOSFET is consists of a P-channel, which is a channel that is mostly made up of hole
current carriers. N-Type material is used for the gate terminals.

How the transistor operates and whether it turns ON/OFF is determined by the amount and type of
voltage (negative or positive).

Example: P-Channel MOSFET as a Switch. Turn ON a 12V Motor with Arduino

Types of P-Channels MOSFET

The P-Channel MOSFET’s are classified as:

1. P-channel with the Enhancement MOSFET


2. P-channel with the Depletion MOSFET

P-Channel with Enhancement MOSFET

This MOSFET is constructed with a lightly doped n-substrate. The length separates the two heavily
doped p-type materials (L). This L is referred to as the channel length.

Above the substrate, a thin layer of type silicon dioxide is deposited. This layer is commonly referred to
as the dielectric layer. The source and drain are formed by the two P-types. The gate terminal is formed
by the aluminum plating used above the dielectric. The ground is connected to the source and the body
of the MOSFET.

The gate terminal has been subjected to a negative voltage. Because of the effect of capacitance, the
positive concentration of charges settles below at the dielectric layer. Because of repulsive forces, the
electrons present at the n-substrate are shifted, and the uncovered value of the positive ions layer can
be found there. In an n-type substrate, the holes, which are minority carriers, combine with a few
electrons to form a bond.

However, further application of the negative voltage cracks the covalent bonds, thereby breaking the
pairs formed between electrons and holes.

It results in the formation of holes and an increase in the carrier concentration of holes in the channel.
When a negative voltage is applied to the drain terminal, the channel becomes conductive, allowing
current to flow through the transistor.

How a P-Channel Enhancement-type MOSFET Works?

How to turn ON a P-Channel Enhancement Type MOSFET?


To turn ON a P-Channel Enhancement-type MOSFET, apply a positive voltage V s to the MOSFET’s source
and a negative voltage to the MOSFET’s gate terminal (the gate must be sufficiently more negative than
the threshold voltage across the drain-source region)(V GDS ). A current will be allowed to flow through
the source-drain channel as a result of this.

With a sufficient positive voltage, V s applied to the source and load, and a sufficient negative voltage
applied to the gate, the P-Channel Enhancement-type MOSFET is fully functional and operating in the
active ‘ON’ Mode.

How to Turn OFF a P-Channel Enhancement Type MOSPET?

There are two ways to turn OFF a P-Channel enhancement type MOSFET. You can either disconnect the
bias positive voltageV s , which powers the source. Alternatively, you can disable the negative voltage
applied to the transistor’s gate.

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