88.4 - Application Circuit of Current Mirror
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a current mirror in an amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the stability of current flow.
If the beta value of a transistor is 100, what is the base current if the collector current is 2 mA?
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between collector and base current.
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What is the role of current mirrors in common emitter amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting amplifier operation.
True or False: The beta value of a transistor does not affect the base current.
💡 Hint: Remember how current relations work.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a current mirror circuit that needs to provide a collector current of 3 mA with a supply voltage of 15 V. Calculate the required bias resistances for optimal performance.
💡 Hint: Start with the relationship between collector and base currents.
Analyze the impact of not considering early voltage in a current mirror's output voltage calculations. What changes might occur in real-world applications?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of real-world differences from ideal calculations.
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