81.1.2 - Current Mirror Analysis
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What is a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about what output it replicates.
Name one type of transistor used in current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Consider the basic components of electronic circuits.
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What is the main purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think of the function of a mirror.
True or False: In a current mirror, all transistors should be of identical type.
💡 Hint: Consider how similarity affects performance.
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Design a BJT current mirror to provide a 2 mA output current from a 1 mA reference current. Explain the design choices.
💡 Hint: Focus on ensuring that the base-emitter voltages remain consistent.
Analyze the impact of temperature variations on current mirrors composed of MOSFETs versus BJTs.
💡 Hint: Consider the thermal coefficients of both types of transistors.
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