82.1.1 - Basic Structure of Current Mirror
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about what current mirrors are typically used for.
What two types of transistors are commonly used in current mirrors?
💡 Hint: Recall the types of transistors mentioned in class.
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What is the purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about its basic application in circuits.
True or False: The output current of a current mirror is independent of output voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of voltage on current.
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Design a current mirror circuit using a MOSFET to replicate a 10 mA reference current. Calculate expected output current if the aspect ratio is 3:1.
💡 Hint: Use the aspect ratio formula for output current.
Explain how you would modify a current mirror to improve its output resistance. Detail the components and configuration changes needed.
💡 Hint: Consider how additional transistors might help stabilize the voltage.
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