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E6A09
What is a depletion-mode field-effect transistor (FET)?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. An FET that exhibits a current flow between source and drain when no gate voltage is applied
A depletion-mode FET conducts between source and drain with zero gate voltage. Applying gate voltage depletes the channel to reduce current. An enhancement-mode FET is the one that is off with no gate voltage.
Tip: Depletion mode: normally on.