87.4.2 - Output Current Calculations
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What is a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in relation to input and output.
Name one advantage of using a cascode transistor.
💡 Hint: Consider how it influences voltage stability.
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What is the main purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about what currents do in circuits.
True or False: Cascode transistors are used to decrease output resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider their function in circuit stability.
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Design a cascode current mirror with the following parameters: V_DD = 12V, I_ref = 1mA. Include calculations for output resistance.
💡 Hint: Keep in mind the relationship with output voltage changes.
Explain the importance of maintaining voltage stability in a transistor used as an active load in amplifier configurations.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the voltage changes unexpectedly.
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