Practice Variants of Current Mirrors: Wilson, Widlar, etc. - 6.6.2 | Module 6: Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuits
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6.6.2 - Variants of Current Mirrors: Wilson, Widlar, etc.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a current mirror?

💡 Hint: Think of 'mirroring' a current signal.

Question 2

Easy

What is one advantage of the Wilson current mirror?

💡 Hint: Consider how feedback might play a role.

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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 purpose of a Wilson current mirror?

  • To increase output current
  • To enhance output resistance
  • To decrease voltage across the output

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of having a higher output resistance.

Question 2

True or False: The Widlar current mirror can generate smaller output currents than the reference current.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what modifications are made to achieve lower outputs.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a current mirror circuit using the Wilson topology. Given V_CC=10V, calculate the minimum collector-emitter voltage required to keep Q2 in the active region.

💡 Hint: Consider both V_BE and the saturation voltage.

Question 2

If a Widlar current mirror is set with I_ref=100uA and R_E=1k ohm, calculate the expected output current.

💡 Hint: Focus on how V_T relates to circuit functioning in current mirrors.

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