Practice Wilson or Widlar Current Mirror (Optional/Advanced) - 12.4 | Experiment No. 6: Design and Characterization of Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuit Lab
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12.4 - Wilson or Widlar Current Mirror (Optional/Advanced)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

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

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

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

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation