83.3.3 - Usage in Differential Amplifier
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in maintaining current stability.
Define a differential amplifier in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider what it does with two signals!
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What is the main purpose of a current mirror in amplifier design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when currents vary!
True or False? Current mirrors can be used for both DC and AC conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how signals change over time.
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Design a differential amplifier that incorporates a current mirror, optimizing for the best possible linearity. What considerations must you include?
💡 Hint: What aspects of matching transistors could impact the overall design?
Evaluate how mismatched transistors in a current mirror would impact a differential amplifier's performance metrics, like offset voltage or gain.
💡 Hint: Consider how these changes might lead to real-world performance deviations.
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