82.1.6 - Improving Circuit Performance with Cascode Structure
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Practice Questions
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Define cascode structure in current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Think about how one transistor can affect another.
What does non-ideality refer to in electrical circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider factors like voltage and current variations.
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What is the primary purpose of a cascode structure in a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider how this structure interacts with output variations.
True or False: A higher Early voltage leads to better output current stability in current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Think about how the resistances interact with output stability.
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Design a cascode current mirror with specific transistor parameters. Explain the interactions of their output currents and the importance of Early voltage. Calculate the expected impedance.
💡 Hint: Utilize ratios of geometries and values from existing setups.
Given a current mirror circuit, assess the potential output across varying load voltages. Calculate how a cascode structure mitigates output fluctuations.
💡 Hint: Look into how each transistor's action influences overall current flow.
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