3.3.2 - Current Mirror (Active Load)
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What is the primary function of a current mirror in CMOS circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about how current flow is controlled.
Which type of transistor is typically used in a current mirror?
💡 Hint: Consider which transistors are more effective in this context.
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What is the role of a current mirror in an operational amplifier?
💡 Hint: Think about current management within circuits.
True or False: Current mirrors only use NMOS transistors in their construction.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of transistors are effective for current mirroring.
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Design a current mirror circuit to provide a constant current of 100 µA. Detail your component selections and calculations.
💡 Hint: Focus on transistors that can handle the required current while keeping effects of temperature in mind.
Evaluate how the performance of a current mirror would change if one PMOS transistor is replaced with an NMOS transistor under similar conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of transistor functions under current control.
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