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Its transconductance at that point is

  • A.3 mS
  • B.4.5 mS
  • C.1.5 mS
  • D.5 mS

Answer: A

Differentiating the square law at the operating point:

\[ g_{m} = 2k(V_{GS}-V_{T}) = 2(0.5)(3) = 3 \ \mathrm{mS} \]

giving 3 millisiemens. Because the transconductance is the derivative of a square, it is linear in the overdrive voltage while the current is quadratic in it - so doubling the overdrive doubles the transconductance but quadruples the current. Keeping track of which quantity is which power avoids applying the wrong factor.

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