84.1.5 - Active Load Current Mirror
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in stabilizing currents in amplifiers.
What is a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about where the output voltage is derived from in the circuit.
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What is the primary role of a current mirror in amplifiers?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship to input currents.
True or False: Common collector amplifiers have higher common mode gain when using current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Consider how current mirrors affect signal responses.
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Calculate the output current of a current mirror in a common collector setup where the reference current is set to 2 mA and the aspect ratio of the transistors is 2:1.
💡 Hint: Consider how the aspect ratio influences the output within the true characteristics of the mirror.
Propose a circuit configuration that utilizes both a current mirror and active loads to enhance performance in a differential amplifier.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing and the types of loads that improve signal fidelity.
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