9. TERMS BJT FET MOSFET
Device type Current controlled Voltage controlled Voltage Controlled
Current flow Bipolar Unipolar Unipolar
Terminals
Not
interchangeable
Interchangeable Interchangeable
Operational
modes
No modes
Depletion mode
only
Both Enhancement and
Depletion modes
Input
impedance
Low High Very high
Output
resistance
Moderate Moderate Low
Operational
speed
Low Moderate High
Noise High Low Low
Thermal stability Low Better High
Difference
10. Application
• MOSFET is used for switching and amplifying electronics signals in the
electronic devices.
• It is used as an inverter.
• It can be used in digital circuit.
• MOSFET can be used as a high frequency amplifier.
• It can be used as a passive element e.g. resistor, capacitor and inductor.
• It can be used in brushless DC motor drive.
• It can be used in electronic DC relay.
• It is used in switch mode power supply (SMPS).