Bias settings, full measurements
For each of the FETs, using the circuit from post #48, I set the bias current (via R17) to a range of different values (measured with a DMM across R16). The circuit's input was connected to a signal generator, the output to a preamp/soundcard monitored by REW's RTA screen. Input capacitor was 68pF for all measurements.
For each FET + bias settings:
- using a signal generator, apply a known voltage level (0.36V RMS) to the input
- calibrate REW to the known level. (This means REW is showing the
input signal level, accounting for the varying gain of the DUT).
- click the 'show distortion' button, adjust the signal generator output level up or down until REW reads 0.50% THD.
- record voltage level read by REW.
The drain current settings chosen were 0.3, 0.55, 0.8, 1, 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75mA. Not all FETs would allow the lowest currents, so there is no reading for some combinations. I didn't go about 1.75mA; all FETs showed a less-than-optimum max signal level by this point.
All voltages in the table below are RMS values. By my calculations, 1.8V RMS input corresponds to 139dB SPL for a capsule with a 10mV/Pa sensitivity figure.
Group 1
Id (mA) | 2SK209 | 2SK880 | 2SK170 | 2SK117 | 2SK932 |
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0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | 0.19 | |
0.55 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
0.8 | 1.19 | 1.2 | 1.39 | 1.15 | 1.46 |
1 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.87 | 1.77 | 1.8 |
1.25 | 1.83 | 1.81 | 1.27 | 1.89 | 1.56 |
1.5 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 0.77 | 1.5 | 1.27 |
1.75 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.48 | 0.88 | 0.79 |
Group 2
Id (mA) | J113 | 2N3819 | J112 | J305 |
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0.3 | - | - | - | - |
0.55 | - | - | - | - |
0.8 | 0.94 | - | - | 0.6 |
1 | 1.47 | 0.93 | - | 0.94 |
1.25 | 1.85 | 1.52 | 1.81 | 1.78 |
1.5 | 1.27 | 1.29 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
1.75 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.48 |
Group 3
Id (mA) | 2SK208 | 2SK118 | 2SK30A | BF244B |
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Id (mA) | 2SK208 | 2SK118 | 2SK30A | BF244B |
0.3 | - | - | - | - |
0.55 | 0.26 | - | - | - |
0.8 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.36 | |
1 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
1.25 | 1.22 | 1.1 | 0.87 | 1.25 |
1.5 | 1.36 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.3 |
1.75 | 0.6 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
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