83.4.2 - Voltage Dependency in Small Signal Model
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'current mirror' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about consistency in current across different parts of a circuit.
Define 'small signal model'.
💡 Hint: Consider how AC and DC coexist in circuits!
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What happens to the current mirror under DC conditions?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of DC versus AC.
True or False: BJTs operate based on voltage dependency.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of BJT behavior.
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Design a small signal model for a current mirror circuit with given parameters (transistor sizes, bias currents) and derive the output characteristics.
💡 Hint: Break down the circuit into manageable parts and analyze each component carefully.
Critically analyze a circuit where a current mirror fails to accurately mirror current due to non-ideal elements and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world limitations and consider matching transistor characteristics.
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