Practice Wilson Or Widlar Current Mirror (optional/advanced) (12.4) - Design and Characterization of Oscillators and Current Mirrors
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Wilson or Widlar Current Mirror (Optional/Advanced)

Practice - Wilson or Widlar Current Mirror (Optional/Advanced) - 12.4

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of a current mirror?

💡 Hint: Think about what mirroring means.

Question 2 Easy

How many transistors does a Wilson current mirror typically use?

💡 Hint: Consider its naming and the function it serves.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a Wilson current mirror?

To supply high currents
To improve output current accuracy
To switch signals

💡 Hint: Consider why you might want to use a more complex design.

Question 2

True or False: The Widlar current mirror uses three transistors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the name 'Widlar' differs from 'Wilson'.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a comparative analysis of the Wilson and Widlar current mirrors considering efficiency, complexity, and application scenarios. What aspects will you emphasize?

💡 Hint: Use charts or tables to organize your points clearly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario where high-frequency performance is critical, which current mirror would you prefer and why? Explain your reasoning with clear designs.

💡 Hint: Discuss how each design copes with frequency shifts and load variations.

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