Choose the correct statement when V­GS = 0 and VDS = 0 in a JFET

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  1. The depletion regions around the p-n junctions are equal in thickness and symmetrical
  2. ID is maximum
  3. ID is half of the maximum value
  4. The depletion regions around the p-n junctions are not equal in thickness

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Option 1 : The depletion regions around the p-n junctions are equal in thickness and symmetrical
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Shockley's equation is given as:

\({I_D} = {I_{DSS}}{\left( {1-\frac{{{V_{GS}}}}{{{V_P}}}} \right)^2}\)

Where,

VGS = Gate to source voltage

IDSS = Drain to source saturation current

VP = Pinch-off voltage

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Observations:

1) When both VGS and VDS = 0, there will be no current flowing across the terminals, i.e. ID will be zero.

2) When both VGS and VDS = 0, the depletion region extending to the channel will be of equal length. This can be understood with the help of an n-channel JFET as shown:

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