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Lucas, if the Idss of K170 is 4mA, how can there be 5mA flowing down the jfet path??

Well, clearly it can't. I think Mads specified 4-6mA were possible but ideally 5mA as this is what he made his with and it is, he says the ideal.

I think the jfets Idss should be at about 6mA as there is a 10R source resistor to give you about -0.05V bias (or -1mA less from Idss).

That's interesting. I can't argue with you, as I know nothing about this stuff - it's all black magic to me 😱 I'll certainly put that issue to the designer and see what he says though. He is an electrical engineer by trade, so I am surprised though.

In conclusion, there is an error on the Idss specification in the circuit. On the other hand, I do not see a big issue to use 6.8mA jfets as the source resistor can be increase to get 5mA current flow at the jfets.

OK, I'll think about that. Thankyou very much.
Lucas
 
ichiban,

I did not have any payment for the amount you said from my Oct 19 till Oct 21 in my paypal record. Can you tell me your real name and transaction number for checking again?
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Did not notice that my paypal account showed an 'unclaimed'!?
Why would that be?