Practice Current Mirror (6.6) - Oscillators and Current Mirrors - Analog Circuits
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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of a current mirror?

💡 Hint: Think about stability in current sources.

Question 2 Easy

Name the two main types of current mirrors discussed.

💡 Hint: One operates with voltage and the other with current carriers.

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Question 1

What does a current mirror do?

Generates voltage
Replicates a reference current
Amplifies signals

💡 Hint: Consider the main application in circuits.

Question 2

True or False: MOSFET current mirrors typically have lower precision than BJT models.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their gate characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a current mirror circuit using BJTs for a reference current of 2mA. Explain how you would select transistor sizes and any resistive elements needed.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between V_BE and I_C in your calculations and ensure sufficient V_CC.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the effects of temperature on the performance of a Widlar current mirror, particularly regarding output current.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the temperature coefficients of silicon and their impact on transistor behavior.

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