Practice Active Load Configuration (87.6.1) - Numerical examples on current mirror and its applications (Part-B)

Practice: Active Load Configuration

Lesson 87.6.1Numerical examples on current mirror and its applications (Part-B)

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Question 1.
What is a current mirror?
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Consider the basic components involved.
Question 2.
Define active load.
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Focus on how components interact in a circuit.
3Question 3.
What is one primary function of a current mirror?
- To replicate a current
- To amplify voltage
- To resist current flow
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Think about the purpose of current mirrors.
4Question 4.
True or False: A cascode transistor decreases output resistance.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the purpose of adding cascode transistors.
Question 5.
Design a current mirror circuit using two N-channel MOSFETs, ensuring it operates correctly with a bias voltage of 5V. Calculate the expected output current.
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Start from values already defined and match them for projection.
Question 6.
Examine the thermal stability of a BJT current mirror when subjected to temperature fluctuations. Identify at least two strategies to mitigate instability.
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Think about how heat can alter electrical properties.

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