87.1.1 - Prof. Pradip Mandal
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Practice Questions
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Define a current mirror.
💡 Hint: Think about its primary function in electronic circuits.
What is base current loss?
💡 Hint: It impacts the output current.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Focus on the core utility of current mirrors in circuits.
True or False: A cascode transistor decreases the output resistance of a current mirror.
💡 Hint: Think about its role in improving stability.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a current mirror using BJTs to output a current of 2mA with an acceptable Vbe drop of 0.7V; calculate Rbias.
💡 Hint: Use Ohm's law as a foundation for calculations.
If a MOSFET current mirror must mirror a 3mA current with Vth = 1V at 10V supply, what should the aspect ratio be?
💡 Hint: Consider how Vgs influences the Id for your calculations.
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