depletion-mode operation

The operation of a field-effect transistor such that changing the gate‑source voltage from zero to a finite value decreases the magnitude of the drain current. (Ref. IEC 747‑8.)

References: 

JESD24, 7/85
JESD77-B, 2/00

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