84.1.4 - Differential Amplifier Applications
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to 'mirror' a current.
Describe the effect of replacing a tail resistor with a current mirror.
💡 Hint: What happens to tail current during voltage variations?
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What is the main benefit of using a current mirror in a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how current mirrors help in maintaining consistent operations.
True or False: Active loads decrease the differential mode gain of amplifiers.
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of active devices.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a differential amplifier circuit using current mirrors and analyze its performance.
💡 Hint: Start with drawing the basic configuration and calculating the expected gain.
Calculate the common mode gain of a specific differential amplifier configuration containing current mirrors.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the mirror properties affecting impedance.
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