250 μ., Vm = 0.5 V, and W/L = 3, what VG makes transistor biased at the saturated/nonsaturated boundary? 3-11. Given that Kn VG = 5 V 4 ΚΩ

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**Problem 3-11:**

Given that \( K_n = 250 \, \mu A \), \( V_{tn} = 0.5 \, V \), and \( W/L = 3 \), what \( V_G \) makes the transistor biased at the saturated/nonsaturated boundary?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram depicts a simple NMOS transistor circuit configuration:

- **Power Supply:** A 5 V source is connected to the top of a 4 kΩ resistor.
- **Resistor:** The resistor is labeled as 4 kΩ and is connected in series with the drain of the NMOS transistor.
- **Transistor:** The NMOS transistor is represented symbolically with its gate, source, and drain terminals.
  - **Gate Terminal:** The gate terminal is labeled as \( V_G \), which is the control voltage that determines the operation region of the transistor.
  - **Source Terminal:** The source is connected to ground (or 0 V).
  
**Objective:** 

Determine the gate voltage \( V_G \) that places the NMOS transistor at the boundary between the saturation and nonsaturation regions.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 3-11:** Given that \( K_n = 250 \, \mu A \), \( V_{tn} = 0.5 \, V \), and \( W/L = 3 \), what \( V_G \) makes the transistor biased at the saturated/nonsaturated boundary? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram depicts a simple NMOS transistor circuit configuration: - **Power Supply:** A 5 V source is connected to the top of a 4 kΩ resistor. - **Resistor:** The resistor is labeled as 4 kΩ and is connected in series with the drain of the NMOS transistor. - **Transistor:** The NMOS transistor is represented symbolically with its gate, source, and drain terminals. - **Gate Terminal:** The gate terminal is labeled as \( V_G \), which is the control voltage that determines the operation region of the transistor. - **Source Terminal:** The source is connected to ground (or 0 V). **Objective:** Determine the gate voltage \( V_G \) that places the NMOS transistor at the boundary between the saturation and nonsaturation regions.
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