Practice Basic Principles of Voltage Reference Design - 4.2 | 4. Analog CMOS Circuit Design - Part 2: Design Principles of Voltage References in CMOS | CMOS Integrated Circuits
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the four key characteristics of a good voltage reference?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what ensures the output voltage's reliability in circuits.

Question 2

Easy

What does the thermal voltage depend on?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the formula for thermal voltage.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for good voltage references?

  • Accuracy
  • Simplicity
  • Low Noise
  • Stability

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the four key characteristics discussed.

Question 2

True or False: A well-designed voltage reference should have no temperature coefficient.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the practical implications of temperature changes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple voltage reference circuit using a Zener diode. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in terms of temperature stability.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the operational mode of the Zener diode.

Question 2

Explain how the bandgap reference achieves temperature independence, and provide the equation used in its design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Understand the role of both temperature coefficients in this design.

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