83.3.1 - Common Emitter and Common Source Amplifier
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a current mirror in amplifier circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps maintain consistent operation.
Define a small signal model.
💡 Hint: What does it simplify in a circuit?
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What is the function of a current mirror in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about how it copes with variations in voltage.
True or False: A BJT and MOSFET serve the same fundamental purpose in amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Remember their role in circuit applications.
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Design a common emitter amplifier circuit using BJTs with a current mirror to set biasing. Analyze the expected voltage gain.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships of current and voltage throughout the circuit.
Create a simulation of a common source amplifier with a current mirror and compare it against a passive load version.
💡 Hint: Be sure to match your transistor parameters for accurate comparisons.
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