In depletion MOSFETs, what is the drain current value when \$V_{GS}\$ is zero?

Question

When \$V_{GS}\$ is very negative \$I_D=0\$, whereas it conducts a little current when \$V_{GS}\$ is a little negative.

What is the value of \$I_D\$ when \$V_{GS}=0\$?

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LorenzoDonati4Ukraine-OnStrike · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-14T10:24:52.703

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The value of \$I_{DS}\$ when \$V_{GS}=0\$ is called \$I_{DSS}\$ on datasheets.

Consider for example the following excerpt from Supertex DN3545 datasheet.

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edited Jun 14 '15 at 10:24

answered Jun 14 '15 at 10:18

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