84.1.6 - Improvements on Common Mode Gain
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What is a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Think about how it provides a steady current even with varying loads.
What is the primary function of a common collector amplifier?
💡 Hint: Look at how it connects to the transistor's emitter.
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What does a current mirror do?
💡 Hint: Consider its primary function in circuits.
True or False: Current mirrors can help stabilize common mode gain.
💡 Hint: Think about how they influence amplifier behavior.
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Design a differential amplifier circuit that utilizes current mirrors to enhance gain. Describe the component values and their effects on performance during different operational scenarios.
💡 Hint: Review the influence of resistor values in varying common and differential mode scenarios.
Evaluate a typical performance scenario where common mode signals are at play in an amplifier circuit. How do current mirrors specifically help mitigate these effects?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the output's sensitivity to common signals and how current mirrors intervene.
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