Drift Current Density Calculator

✖Holes Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current traveling due to holes per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter.ⓘ Holes Current Density [J_p]			+10% -10%
✖Electron Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current due to electron traveling per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter.ⓘ Electron Current Density [J_n]			+10% -10%

✖Drift Current Density refers to the flow of charge carriers in a material due to the influence of an electric field.ⓘ Drift Current Density [J_drift]

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Drift Current Density Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Drift Current Density = Holes Current Density+Electron Current Density
J_drift = J_p+J_n
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Drift Current Density - (Measured in Ampere per Square Meter) - Drift Current Density refers to the flow of charge carriers in a material due to the influence of an electric field.
Holes Current Density - (Measured in Ampere per Square Meter) - Holes Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current traveling due to holes per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter.
Electron Current Density - (Measured in Ampere per Square Meter) - Electron Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current due to electron traveling per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Holes Current Density: 17.79 Ampere per Square Meter --> 17.79 Ampere per Square Meter No Conversion Required
Electron Current Density: 32 Ampere per Square Meter --> 32 Ampere per Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

J_drift = J_p+J_n --> 17.79+32

Evaluating ... ...

J_drift = 49.79

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

49.79 Ampere per Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

49.79 Ampere per Square Meter <-- Drift Current Density

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Drift Current Density Formula

LaTeX Go

Drift Current Density = Holes Current Density+Electron Current Density
J_drift = J_p+J_n

What is called drift current?

Drift current is the electric current, or movement of charge carriers, which is due to the applied electric field, often stated as the electromotive force over a given distance.

How to Calculate Drift Current Density?

Drift Current Density calculator uses Drift Current Density = Holes Current Density+Electron Current Density to calculate the Drift Current Density, Drift Current Density refers to the flow of charge carriers in a material due to the influence of an electric field. It is one of the two main components of electric current in a semiconductor or any other conductive material, the other being diffusion current density. Drift Current Density is denoted by J_drift symbol.

How to calculate Drift Current Density using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Drift Current Density, enter Holes Current Density (J_p) & Electron Current Density (J_n) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Drift Current Density calculation can be explained with given input values -> 49.79 = 17.79+32.

FAQ

What is Drift Current Density?

Drift Current Density refers to the flow of charge carriers in a material due to the influence of an electric field. It is one of the two main components of electric current in a semiconductor or any other conductive material, the other being diffusion current density and is represented as J_drift = J_p+J_n or Drift Current Density = Holes Current Density+Electron Current Density. Holes Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current traveling due to holes per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter & Electron Current Density is defined as the amount of electric current due to electron traveling per unit cross-section area. It is called as current density and expressed in amperes per square meter.

How to calculate Drift Current Density?

Drift Current Density refers to the flow of charge carriers in a material due to the influence of an electric field. It is one of the two main components of electric current in a semiconductor or any other conductive material, the other being diffusion current density is calculated using Drift Current Density = Holes Current Density+Electron Current Density. To calculate Drift Current Density, you need Holes Current Density (J_p) & Electron Current Density (J_n). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Holes Current Density & Electron Current Density and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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