Nelson:
When establishing a J113 as a constant current source in the 7 to 10 mA range, is there a formula for determining the required source resistor value? Or do I need to set up a test rig with a variable resistor and adjust and measure for the desired result?
I bought several dozen J113s (total cost about 6 dollars) and have measured the Idss for them all using a Fluke meter accurate to within +/- 0.03 mA. They range from about 16 to 22 mA. It is fairly easy to match pairs within about 0.5 to 1.0 mA. Is matching pairs within 5% (1 mA for a 20 mA part) close enough?
I often see this test rig for measuring Idss where PSU is 9V battery:
JFET Idss Matching – Stompville
When looking at the curves in datasheet Idss is a bit dependent of Vds. Idss raises a bit until the device breaks down…...and then it raises a lot. So when specifying a Idss you also need to specify a Vds?
Or is Idss defined at Vds just before break down?
For practical usage it probably doesn't matter...….if Idss is 7.9 or 8.2 mA.
JFET Idss Matching – Stompville
When looking at the curves in datasheet Idss is a bit dependent of Vds. Idss raises a bit until the device breaks down…...and then it raises a lot. So when specifying a Idss you also need to specify a Vds?
Or is Idss defined at Vds just before break down?
For practical usage it probably doesn't matter...….if Idss is 7.9 or 8.2 mA.
If J177 was not marked as "obsolete" in TO-92 (seems it exists as smd) was this the "sister" to J113?
Will same happen to J113 so it could be a good idea to get some of then while they are cheap? …...and maybe J177 from another source if possible…..and then make test rigs to measure Idss.
Some sellers at ebay writes that they not only match Idss but also other parameters. Probably they play with Vgs and get some matching there also.
Will same happen to J113 so it could be a good idea to get some of then while they are cheap? …...and maybe J177 from another source if possible…..and then make test rigs to measure Idss.
Some sellers at ebay writes that they not only match Idss but also other parameters. Probably they play with Vgs and get some matching there also.
making Idss testing jig with 100R trimpot as source resistor is easier than typing your post.
no , ignore that ...... it's easier than typing this post
no , ignore that ..... in fact ignore everything ...... coffeemaker finished and off to first morning coffee
I personally ignored choosing the right profession when I was a bit, actually a lot, younger so I still don't understand electronics. Having said that so I have an apology to ask a stupid question: the source resistor is put here?
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There is, but it's just a lot easier to have a variable resistor on the Source.
I use a dip switch with 8 resistors with 0, 4.75, 10, 22.1, 47.5, 100, 221,
and 475 ohm values and a 12V supply.
Supply is not critical as long as it's consistent -you are only matching.
First I sort by Idss, with R=0, and put them in bins by 1 ma difference.
Alternatively you can do the first sort by Vp, the pinch off voltage with
Source resistance at 1 megohm. Easier with high Idss parts.
Then I sort within bins for the desired Ids value given the resistance,
and that sets me up for current sources good to 1 mA or better.
I don't operate the J113's at Idss, which is too high in current and
dissipation. I keep it down to a reasonable 6 to 12 ma.
Thanks for sharing your methods. I am now inspired to go back and rework some existing project circuits I have that use BJT and Mosfet inputs and see how they sound with Jfets!
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