81.1.6 - Basic structure of a current mirror
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Define a current mirror in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider its function in circuit applications.
What is the importance of high output impedance in current mirrors?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluctuations impact circuit performance.
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about what it mirrors.
True or False: A high output impedance in a current mirror is desirable.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what output impedance achieves.
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Design a current mirror circuit that does not rely on a precise voltage supply and explain how it obtains stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how reference currents operate under various conditions.
Evaluate how variations in transistor parameters can affect the accuracy of a current mirror and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about device matching techniques that help maintain current accuracy.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Wikipedia: Current Mirror
- Current Mirror Basics
- Understanding Current Mirrors: Explanation and Applications
- Current Sources and Mirrors
- Current Mirror Tutorial
- Current Amplifiers and Mirrors in Amplifier Design
- Introduction to Analog Electronics - Current Mirrors
- How Current Mirrors Enhance Amplifier Performance