Electron Mean Free Path Calculator

✖Output resistance refers to the resistance of an electronic circuit to the flow of current when a load is connected to its output.ⓘ Output Resistance [R_out]			+10% -10%
✖Drain current is the current that flows between the drain and the source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of transistor commonly used in electronic circuits.ⓘ Drain Current [i_d]			+10% -10%

✖Electron Mean Free Path which represents the average distance an electron can travel without scattering with impurities, defeat, or other obstacles within the solid state device.ⓘ Electron Mean Free Path [λ]

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Electron Mean Free Path

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λ = \frac{1}{R out \cdot i d}

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2.777778 = \frac{1}{4.5 kΩ \cdot 0.08 mA}

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Electron Mean Free Path Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Electron Mean Free Path = 1/(Output Resistance*Drain Current)
λ = 1/(R_out*i_d)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Electron Mean Free Path - Electron Mean Free Path which represents the average distance an electron can travel without scattering with impurities, defeat, or other obstacles within the solid state device.
Output Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Output resistance refers to the resistance of an electronic circuit to the flow of current when a load is connected to its output.
Drain Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Drain current is the current that flows between the drain and the source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of transistor commonly used in electronic circuits.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Output Resistance: 4.5 Kilohm --> 4500 Ohm (Check conversion here)
Drain Current: 0.08 Milliampere --> 8E-05 Ampere (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

λ = 1/(R_out*i_d) --> 1/(4500*8E-05)

Evaluating ... ...

λ = 2.77777777777778

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.77777777777778 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.77777777777778 ≈ 2.777778 <-- Electron Mean Free Path

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Electron Mean Free Path Formula

Electron Mean Free Path = 1/(Output Resistance*Drain Current)
λ = 1/(R_out*i_d)

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How to Calculate Electron Mean Free Path?

Electron Mean Free Path calculator uses Electron Mean Free Path = 1/(Output Resistance*Drain Current) to calculate the Electron Mean Free Path, Electron Mean Free Path is the average distance traveled by an electron in a material before colliding with other particles or impurities. Electron Mean Free Path is denoted by λ symbol.

How to calculate Electron Mean Free Path using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Electron Mean Free Path, enter Output Resistance (R_out) & Drain Current (i_d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Electron Mean Free Path calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.777778 = 1/(4500*8E-05).

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What is Electron Mean Free Path?

Electron Mean Free Path is the average distance traveled by an electron in a material before colliding with other particles or impurities and is represented as λ = 1/(R_out*i_d) or Electron Mean Free Path = 1/(Output Resistance*Drain Current). Output resistance refers to the resistance of an electronic circuit to the flow of current when a load is connected to its output & Drain current is the current that flows between the drain and the source terminals of a field-effect transistor (FET), which is a type of transistor commonly used in electronic circuits.

How to calculate Electron Mean Free Path?

Electron Mean Free Path is the average distance traveled by an electron in a material before colliding with other particles or impurities is calculated using Electron Mean Free Path = 1/(Output Resistance*Drain Current). To calculate Electron Mean Free Path, you need Output Resistance (R_out) & Drain Current (i_d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Output Resistance & Drain Current 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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