Practice Wilson or Widlar Current Mirror (Optional/Advanced) - 7.4 | Experiment No. 6: Design and Characterization of Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuit Lab
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7.4 - 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 purpose of a current mirror?

💡 Hint: Consider the applications in analog circuits.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Wilson current mirror improve over the simple current mirror?

💡 Hint: Think of the number of transistors used.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does a current mirror do?

  • Copies current through a resistor
  • Replicates current from one transistor to another
  • Generates voltage

💡 Hint: What operation is typical of transistors in current mirrors?

Question 2

True or False: The Widlar current mirror is used for generating high output currents.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the intended applications of the Widlar design.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a Wilson current mirror circuit and calculate its output resistance if the transistors have an hFE of 100. Explain the significance of your results.

💡 Hint: Consider the relations between gain, collector resistance, and output.

Question 2

Analyze the limitations of a simple current mirror compared to the Wilson and Widlar current mirrors. Include a discussion on the implications of the Early effect.

💡 Hint: Discuss how additional transistors impact current stability.

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