Practice - Wilson and Widlar Current Mirrors (Brief Overview)
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in circuits where stable current is needed.
What does the output resistance of a current mirror indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider why a high output resistance would be beneficial.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider why this would be important in circuit design.
True or False: The Widlar current mirror is designed for large output currents.
💡 Hint: Think about the design principles of the Widlar mirror.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a current mirror circuit that can effectively handle output currents that need to vary between 1mA to 10mA. Discuss your circuit choices in detail.
💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for current matching and output resistance.
Analyze the trade-offs between using a Wilson current mirror versus a Widlar current mirror for a circuit needing high precision at low power.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific scenarios where each mirror's design excels.
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