Practice Improvisation using Cascode Transistor - 87.2.2 | 87. Numerical examples on current mirror and its applications (Part-B) | Analog Electronic Circuits - Vol 4
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a current mirror?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a current copying device.

Question 2

Easy

What does a cascode transistor do?

💡 Hint: Consider how towers stack to increase height.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of a cascode transistor in a current mirror?

  • To increase current
  • To improve output resistance
  • To lower voltage drops

💡 Hint: Think about stability for current flow.

Question 2

A BJT current mirror must keep transistors in what operating region for optimal performance?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the properties of transistors under load.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a cascode current mirror to produce a stable output current of 2 mA with a load change of up to 5V. Provide calculations for all necessary components.

💡 Hint: Keep in mind the effects of output voltage variation.

Question 2

Compare the output performance of a traditional vs. a cascode current mirror under varying load conditions, providing analytical expressions.

💡 Hint: Investigate how cascode improves stability.

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