4.2 - Basic Principles of Voltage Reference Design
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Practice Questions
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What are the four key characteristics of a good voltage reference?
💡 Hint: Think about what ensures the output voltage's reliability in circuits.
What does the thermal voltage depend on?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for thermal voltage.
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for good voltage references?
💡 Hint: Review the four key characteristics discussed.
True or False: A well-designed voltage reference should have no temperature coefficient.
💡 Hint: Think about the practical implications of temperature changes.
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Design a simple voltage reference circuit using a Zener diode. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages in terms of temperature stability.
💡 Hint: Consider the operational mode of the Zener diode.
Explain how the bandgap reference achieves temperature independence, and provide the equation used in its design.
💡 Hint: Understand the role of both temperature coefficients in this design.
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