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What is pinch-off in a junction field effect transistor?

  • A.The drain current reaching its rated maximum value
  • B.The channel resistance falling to its lowest value
  • C.The channel closing at the drain end
  • D.The gate junction breaking down under reverse bias

Answer: C

Pinch-off is the point at which the depletion regions meet at the drain end and the channel closes there, after which the current saturates rather than stopping. That the current continues to flow past pinch-off surprises people, but the carriers are swept across the narrow depleted region by the field. Gate breakdown, current rating and minimum resistance are separate matters entirely.

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