Practice - Circuit Analysis with Beta-Helper
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Practice Questions
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What does a current mirror do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it shares current in a circuit.
Define VCE(sat) in a transistor.
💡 Hint: Consider it a startup voltage needed for functioning.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a Beta-helper circuit do?
💡 Hint: Focus on how it enhances the performance of the current mirror.
True or False: A higher output resistance allows the output current to change more with varying voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider how resistance interacts with current flow.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a circuit diagram of a current mirror with a Beta-helper, calculate the expected output current if the reference current is 10 mA and β = 100.
💡 Hint: Apply the Beta-helper amplification equation.
Discuss the trade-offs involved in designing a current mirror with a Beta-helper versus a basic current mirror and how they influence circuit performance.
💡 Hint: Compare electrical properties and performance efficiency.
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