82. Current mirror circuits (Part-B)
The chapter covers the principles and characteristics of current mirrors, emphasizing the importance of output impedance in amplifier circuits. It discusses various configurations of current mirrors and advancements like the Beta-helper circuit that enhance performance. Key aspects include the basic structure, current reference relationships, and the implications of non-ideality factors in BJT current mirrors.
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What we have learnt
- Current mirrors are essential for implementing current biasing elements in amplifiers.
- The output impedance of a current biasing element should be maximized for better performance.
- Advancements in current mirror technology, including cascode structures and Beta-helper circuits, help reduce non-ideality factors.
Key Concepts
- -- Current Mirror
- A circuit configuration that maintains a constant current regardless of voltage changes, commonly used for biasing amplifiers.
- -- Betahelper Circuit
- An enhancement in current mirror designs that reduces current loss by using additional transistors to improve accuracy.
- -- Output Impedance
- A measure of how much the current output of a device changes with varying voltage, ideally should be as high as possible.
- -- Activity Device
- An electronic component used in a circuit to control the flow of current, such as BJTs and MOSFETs.
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