Modular Assessment for Module 2:

1. Discuss the different types of FET Amplifier Configuration and give their
differences.

In electronic circuits, field effect transistor (FET) amplifiers are frequently employed to
boost weak signals. Common Source (CS), Common Drain (CD), and Common Gate (CG) are
the three primary configuration types for FET amplifiers.
Common Source (CS) Configuration: In the Common Source configuration, the FET's source
terminal is grounded, the input signal is applied to the gate terminal, and the output is taken from
the drain terminal. This is the most widely used FET amplifier configuration.
Characteristics:

 High voltage gain: The voltage gain is relatively high in CS configuration, making it
suitable for amplification purposes.
 Medium input impedance, high output impedance: The input impedance is moderate, and
the output impedance is relatively high compared to the other configurations.
 In-phase signal: The input and output signals are in-phase.

Common Drain (CD) Configuration (also known as Source Follower): In the Common Drain
configuration, the FET's drain terminal is grounded, the input signal is applied to the gate
terminal, and the output is taken from the source terminal.
Characteristics:

 Unity voltage gain: The voltage gain is approximately one (unity), meaning it provides
low voltage amplification.
 High input impedance, low output impedance: The input impedance is high, and the
output impedance is low, which makes it suitable for impedance buffering.
 Out-of-phase signal: The input and output signals are out of phase.

Common Gate (CG) Configuration: In the Common Gate configuration, the FET's gate terminal
is grounded, the input signal is applied to the source terminal, and the output is taken from the
drain terminal.
Characteristics:

 Voltage gain less than unity: The voltage gain is typically less than one, resulting in some
signal attenuation.
 Low input impedance, high output impedance: The input impedance is low, and the
output impedance is high, which makes it useful for matching low impedance sources to
high impedance loads.
 In-phase signal: The input and output signals are in-phase.
 Common Source Common Drain Common Gate
(CS) (CD) (CG)

Voltage Gain High voltage gain Unity voltage gain Voltage gain less than
(approximately one) unity

Input and Moderate input High input Low input impedance,

output impedance, high output impedance, low high output impedance
impedance impedance output impedance

Signal phase In-phase signal Out-of-phase signal In-phase signal

Applications General-purpose Impedance buffering Input stage and

voltage amplifier for and matching frequency
audio and radio mixing/modulation
frequency applications

2. Define in your own words small signal analysis of FET and give emphasis in voltage
gain, current gain, input resistance and output resistance.

The FET can be utilized in logic circuits as a digital component or as a linear amplifier.
In fact, the enhancement MOSFET is fairly common in digital circuitry, particularly in CMOS
circuits that need to consume very little power. FET devices are also commonly employed in
buffering and high-frequency applications for (interfacing).

High input impedance is an additional benefit that field-effect transistor amplifiers offer
along with strong voltage gain. Additionally, they are thought to have low power consumption, a
wide frequency range, and little size and weight. It is possible to create amplifiers with
comparable voltage gains using both JFET and depletion MOSFET devices. Contrary to a similar
JFET arrangement, the depletion MOSFET circuit has a significantly greater input impedance.

A FET device controls an output (drain) current by means of a tiny input (gate-voltage)
voltage, whereas a BJT device controls a high output (collector) current by means of a relatively
small input (base) current. Therefore, the FET is a voltage-controlled device, whereas the BJT is
a current-controlled device. However, keep in mind that the controlled variable in both scenarios
is the output current.