86.7 - Improvised Current Mirror
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about why this might be important in an electronic design.
List two types of transistors used in current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Recall the names of the transistors you've learned about.
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What is the purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about its utility in maintaining a fixed current.
True or False: The Early effect is a non-ideal characteristic in BJTs that affects their current mirroring ability.
💡 Hint: Consider how voltage relationships affect current flow.
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Design a circuit that involves a MOSFET current mirror and explain how to calculate the necessary parameters such as output current and saturation voltage. Include considerations for channel length modulation.
💡 Hint: Use specific given values to illustrate how tuning can improve the output performance.
Explain and analyze a real-world application where precision current mirrors are crucial. Describe the implications if non-ideal effects are disregarded.
💡 Hint: Connect practical outcomes to theoretical principles for a deeper understanding.
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