Engineering PMOS Transistor Circuit - Is It Enhancement or Depletion Mode?

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The discussion centers on the characteristics of a PMOS transistor in a given circuit, specifically addressing whether the threshold voltage (V_TP) is greater than or less than zero. It concludes that if V_TP is greater than zero, the transistor operates in enhancement mode, while if it is less than zero, it operates in depletion mode. The correct symbol for the PMOS transistor must also be verified against standard representations. The participants emphasize the importance of resistor values in determining V_TP mathematically.

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Here is the problem:

The PMOS transistor in the figure is conducting current.
(a) Is V_TP > 0 or V_TP < 0 for this transistor?
(b) Based on the value of V_TP, what type of transistor is in the circuit?
(c) Is the proper symbol used in this circuit for this transistor?
(d) If the symbol is not the correct one, which one should be used?


Here is the circuit:

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/946/circuitri9.jpg


Here are the transistor symbols from which we must choose:

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/972/symbolsyf0.jpg


Here are equations corresponding to PMOS transistors:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4448/equationskg7.jpg


I'm a little confused as to how I can determine whether V_TP is greater or less than zero. I think it is going to depend on the values of the resistors. Is it possible to work through this problem mathematically in order to verify this?

Thanks
 
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I would think you could formulate all the answers just from looking at the specs you provided for the transistor. What answers have you came up with so far?
 

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