Kn value of a specific transistor given spec sheet

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The discussion focuses on determining the K,n value of the 2N7000 transistor using its specification sheet. The formula I,d = K,n * (V,gs - V,tn)^2 is highlighted, with V,tn identified as approximately 26 mV at room temperature. Users are advised to consult the SPICE model for the transistor, which contains necessary parameters like K,n in units of A/V². The conversation also mentions using LTSpice and PSpice for modeling the transistor characteristics.

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Hi,
Working on a project, I am told to find the K,n value of a specific transistor (2n7000), given the spec. sheet. I know K,n can be found from the formula:

I,d = K,n * (V,gs - V,tn)^2

I'm close, from the spec sheet, I can use a V,gs value and a corresponding I,d value, however not sure what value to use for V,tn to complete the equation and solve for K,n. Any help?

Thanks for your time
 
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That's a thermal voltage that depends on temperature. It's approximately 26 mV at room temperature.
 
That is V,t which is 26mV like you said but what I am looking for is K,n which is in units if mA/V
I believe
 
Look up a spice model for the transistor. It should be there. And the units should be A/V^2
 
Thanks, tried this - I placed the 2n7000 in the circuit and clicked "Edit Properties" on it but I can't find ANYTHING in the property editor

Any help is appreciated
 
Simple google results:

Code:
*ZETEX  2N7000  Spice Mosfet Subcircuit  Nodes D G S  Last revision 11/91
*ZETEX  60V 200mA pkg:TO-92
.SUBCKT X2N7000 3 4 5
M1 3 2 5 5 MOD1 L=1 W=1
RG 4 2 343
RL 3 5 6E6
D1 5 3 DIODE1
.MODEL MOD1 NMOS VTO=2.474 RS=1.68 RD=0.0 IS=1E-15 KP=0.296
+CGSO=23.5P CGDO=4.5P CBD=53.5P PB=1 LAMBDA=267E-6
.MODEL DIODE1 D IS=1.254E-13 N=1.0207 RS=0.222
.ENDS X2N7000


If you are using LTSpice, go to the LTSpice directory and find folder lib/cmp and look under mosfets.
 
Thanks. I have no idea what LTspice is, but doesn't look like it's installed on my school's computers. Part of the assignment is to enter these characteristics (K,n V,t W, L etc ) into one of the regular Mosfet Ntype transistor models so it acts as a 2n7000, rather than using the 2n7000 model itself... what, is there any chance you could tell me how I would do that? I don't see how to do it at all.
Thanks

EDIT: Seems like I need to use the PSpice model editor, and type in the values of the 2n7000. I'll try and figure the rest out.
Thanks a lot
 
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