85.2.4 - Analysing Gain
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What function does a current mirror serve in a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Consider how currents are managed in the circuit.
Define a differential amplifier in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Focus on the key characteristic of the amplifier.
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What does a current mirror do in a differential amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how currents are managed in the design.
True or False: Active loads can increase the differential mode gain of an amplifier.
💡 Hint: Remember the benefits of active components in circuits.
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Design an amplifier circuit that incorporates both BJTs and MOSFETs, using current mirrors for tail current stability, and explain the advantages.
💡 Hint: Consider how different components interact to maintain performance.
Analyze a given amplifier circuit configuration for gain stability and suggest improvements using current mirror techniques.
💡 Hint: Think critically about balance and matching in your analysis.
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