87.5.2 - Output Resistance and Current Calculations
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Practice Questions
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Define a current mirror.
💡 Hint: Think about how the circuit works in mimicking current.
What does output resistance affect in a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of resistance in circuit stability.
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What is the purpose of a current mirror in electronic circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider how a current behaves in the circuit.
Increasing the output resistance of a current mirror will help to reduce its sensitivity to output voltage variations.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between resistance and output stability.
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Derive the Van der Waals equation from the principles of current mirrors, outlining how the output current reflects transistor characteristics.
💡 Hint: Break down the equations into manageable portions to understand each component.
Given a set of current mirror circuit designs, analyze and compare their effective output resistance, identifying the best design for stable signal amplification.
💡 Hint: Refer to the derived formulas from previous examples for guidance.
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