The correct answer is: (a) and (b) above.
FETs are used in linear ICs to increase input resistance and provide large resistances.
FETs have a high input impedance, which means that they draw very little current from the source. This makes them ideal for use in circuits where the input signal is very weak. FETs can also be used to create large resistances. This is done by using a FET as a voltage divider. The output voltage of the voltage divider will be a fraction of the
input voltage, and the fraction will be determined by the ratio of the two resistors in the divider.Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. Increase input resistance. FETs have a high input impedance, which means that they draw very little current from the source. This makes them ideal for use in circuits where the input signal is very weak.
- B. Provide large resistances. FETs can also be used to create large resistances. This is done by using a FET as a voltage divider. The output voltage of the voltage divider will be a fraction of the input voltage, and the fraction will be determined by the ratio of the two resistors in the divider.
- C. Increase device complexity. FETs do not increase device complexity. In fact, they can often simplify circuits by replacing bipolar transistors.
- D. (a) and (b) above. This is the correct answer. FETs are used in linear ICs to increase input resistance and provide large resistances.
- E. None of the above. This is the incorrect answer. FETs are used in linear ICs to increase input resistance and provide large resistances.