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Mosfet small signal input resistance from source

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Considering the T model of MOSFET for small signals I want to obtain the input resistance from source to gate.

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simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab

The current flowing upwards through the $ 1/g_m $ resistance is

$$i_1 = displaystyle frac{V_{test}}{(1/g_m)} = g_m V_{test}$$

because the Gate G is connected to ground like the negative terminal of $ V_{test} $.

The current imposed by the voltage-controlled current source is

$$g_m v_{gs} = i_1 = – g_m V_{test}$$

(so it is flowing upwards too)

But this current source is short-circuited from ground to ground (because both Gate G and Drain D are connected to ground) and so it can create a current loop (with a current flowing between Gain, Drain and the current-source branch), with no current exiting from drain. This would not be correct for a MOSFET.

How is it possible to prove that the $ – g_m V_{test} $ current is flowing through the current-source branch and (through the drain) back to $ V_{test} $?

That is, how is it possible to prove that all the $ 1/g_m $ resistor current is absorbed by the current source and carried back to $ V_{test} $?

This is made to prove that the $ R_{in} $ seen from source is $ (1/g_m) || r_0 $.


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