83.3.2 - Small Signal Model of Current Mirror
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What is the primary purpose of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about the functions it serves in circuits.
Define small signal analysis.
💡 Hint: Recall how we treat DC and AC components separately.
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What is the main function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in circuit design.
True or False: A small signal model only applies to circuits operating without a DC bias.
💡 Hint: Think about DC conditions in circuit operation.
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Design a current mirror circuit using a BJT and calculate the output current for a given input current under small signal conditions. Explain your methodology.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of matching currents and how to apply transconductance.
Evaluate the impact of temperature variations on the stability of a current mirror circuit and suggest design improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider factors that could cause current shifts in semiconductor devices.
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