Saturation Drain Current Calculator

Calculate Saturation Drain Current







Formula

The formula to calculate the Saturation Drain Current is:

\[ Is = 0.5 \cdot gm \cdot (Vgs - Vth) \]

Definition

Diode Saturation current is the diode leakage current density in the absence of light. It is an important parameter which differentiates one diode from another.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ Is = 0.5 \cdot 0.036 \cdot (1.25 - 0.7) = 0.0099 \text{ A} \]

Conversion Chart

Transconductance Parameter (gm) Gate Source Voltage (Vgs) Threshold Voltage (Vth) Saturation Drain Current (Is)
0.035 S 1.25 V 0.7 V 0.009625000000 A
0.036 S 1.25 V 0.7 V 0.009900000000 A