Saturation Time Calculator

✖Load Capacitance is the total capacitance connected to the transistor's output terminal, including external components and the MOSFET's own parasitic capacitance.ⓘ Load Capacitance [C_load]			+10% -10%
✖Transconductance Process Parameter is a device-specific constant that characterizes the transistor's ability to convert a change in gate voltage to a change in output current.ⓘ Transconductance Process Parameter [k_n]			+10% -10%
✖High Output Voltage is the maximum voltage level the transistor can reach at its output terminal when fully turned on (operating in saturation).ⓘ High Output Voltage [V_OH]			+10% -10%
✖Threshold Voltage is the minimum gate-to-source voltage required in a MOSFET to turn it "on" and allow a significant current to flow.ⓘ Threshold Voltage [V_T]			+10% -10%

✖Saturation Time is the time it takes for a MOSFET's output voltage to reach a specified level (V_out,fd) in the saturation region, after receiving an input signal.ⓘ Saturation Time [T_sat]

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Saturation Time Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Saturation Time = -2*Load Capacitance/(Transconductance Process Parameter*(High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2)*int(1,x,High Output Voltage,High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage)
T_sat = -2*C_load/(k_n*(V_OH-V_T)^2)*int(1,x,V_OH,V_OH-V_T)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 5 Variables

Functions Used

int - The definite integral can be used to calculate net signed area, which is the area above the x -axis minus the area below the x -axis., int(expr, arg, from, to)

Variables Used

Saturation Time - (Measured in Second) - Saturation Time is the time it takes for a MOSFET's output voltage to reach a specified level (V_out,fd) in the saturation region, after receiving an input signal.
Load Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Load Capacitance is the total capacitance connected to the transistor's output terminal, including external components and the MOSFET's own parasitic capacitance.
Transconductance Process Parameter - (Measured in Ampere per Square Volt) - Transconductance Process Parameter is a device-specific constant that characterizes the transistor's ability to convert a change in gate voltage to a change in output current.
High Output Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - High Output Voltage is the maximum voltage level the transistor can reach at its output terminal when fully turned on (operating in saturation).
Threshold Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Threshold Voltage is the minimum gate-to-source voltage required in a MOSFET to turn it "on" and allow a significant current to flow.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Load Capacitance: 9.77 Farad --> 9.77 Farad No Conversion Required
Transconductance Process Parameter: 4.553 Ampere per Square Volt --> 4.553 Ampere per Square Volt No Conversion Required
High Output Voltage: 3.789 Volt --> 3.789 Volt No Conversion Required
Threshold Voltage: 5.91 Volt --> 5.91 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

T_sat = -2*C_load/(k_n*(V_OH-V_T)^2)*int(1,x,V_OH,V_OH-V_T) --> -2*9.77/(4.553*(3.789-5.91)^2)*int(1,x,3.789,3.789-5.91)

Evaluating ... ...

T_sat = 5.63810361511811

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

5.63810361511811 Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

5.63810361511811 ≈ 5.638104 Second <-- Saturation Time

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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What are the Applications of Saturation Time ?

1. Circuit Speed Estimation: t_sat helps estimate the propagation delay of a digital circuit. It represents the time it takes for the output voltage of a transistor to reach a specific level after receiving an input signal. Knowing this delay is crucial for understanding how fast the circuit can operate and make decisions.

2. Design Optimization: By considering t_sat, circuit designers can optimize circuits for speed. Techniques like choosing transistors with higher transconductance or reducing the load capacitance can lead to faster switching and shorter saturation times.

How to Calculate Saturation Time?

Saturation Time calculator uses Saturation Time = -2*Load Capacitance/(Transconductance Process Parameter*(High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2)*int(1,x,High Output Voltage,High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage) to calculate the Saturation Time, The Saturation Time formula is defined as the time it takes for a MOSFET's output voltage to reach a specified level (V_out,fd) in the saturation region, after receiving an input signal. Saturation Time is denoted by T_sat symbol.

How to calculate Saturation Time using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Saturation Time, enter Load Capacitance (C_load), Transconductance Process Parameter (k_n), High Output Voltage (V_OH) & Threshold Voltage (V_T) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Saturation Time calculation can be explained with given input values -> 5.638104 = -2*9.77/(4.553*(3.789-5.91)^2)*int(1,x,3.789,3.789-5.91).

FAQ

What is Saturation Time?

The Saturation Time formula is defined as the time it takes for a MOSFET's output voltage to reach a specified level (V_out,fd) in the saturation region, after receiving an input signal and is represented as T_sat = -2*C_load/(k_n*(V_OH-V_T)^2)*int(1,x,V_OH,V_OH-V_T) or Saturation Time = -2*Load Capacitance/(Transconductance Process Parameter*(High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2)*int(1,x,High Output Voltage,High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage). Load Capacitance is the total capacitance connected to the transistor's output terminal, including external components and the MOSFET's own parasitic capacitance, Transconductance Process Parameter is a device-specific constant that characterizes the transistor's ability to convert a change in gate voltage to a change in output current, High Output Voltage is the maximum voltage level the transistor can reach at its output terminal when fully turned on (operating in saturation) & Threshold Voltage is the minimum gate-to-source voltage required in a MOSFET to turn it "on" and allow a significant current to flow.

How to calculate Saturation Time?

The Saturation Time formula is defined as the time it takes for a MOSFET's output voltage to reach a specified level (V_out,fd) in the saturation region, after receiving an input signal is calculated using Saturation Time = -2*Load Capacitance/(Transconductance Process Parameter*(High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2)*int(1,x,High Output Voltage,High Output Voltage-Threshold Voltage). To calculate Saturation Time, you need Load Capacitance (C_load), Transconductance Process Parameter (k_n), High Output Voltage (V_OH) & Threshold Voltage (V_T). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Load Capacitance, Transconductance Process Parameter, High Output Voltage & Threshold Voltage 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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