4.2.2 - Voltage Reference Circuit Fundamentals
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Define Thermal Voltage.
💡 Hint: Think about the voltage's relationship with temperature.
What is the purpose of temperature compensation in voltage references?
💡 Hint: Remember why the output needs to stay stable.
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What is the formula for thermal voltage?
💡 Hint: Remember the variables involved and their relationships.
Temperature compensation is primarily used to -
💡 Hint: Think about why we need stable voltage in circuits.
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Design a voltage reference circuit using diodes and explain how you would implement temperature compensation.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the differing temperature responses of the diodes could be used to offset one another.
Evaluate the potential issues with not including temperature compensation in a voltage reference design.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where voltage readings fluctuate significantly.
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