88.4.4 - Current Flow through Transistors
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What is the function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a way to 'mirror' current.
When discussing a common emitter amplifier, what two main currents are compared?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship defined by beta (β).
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What is the primary purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'mirror' function entails.
True or False: Beta (β) can affect output current in a transistor.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how input current affects output.
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Design a common emitter amplifier circuit that achieves a voltage gain of at least 2000, considering all relevant parameters.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between output resistance and voltage gain.
Evaluate the effects of using transistors with significantly different β values in a current mirror configuration.
💡 Hint: Refer back to examples provided regarding β impacts and current flow.
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