Practice Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur (87.1.3) - Numerical examples on current mirror and its applications (Part-B)

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Lesson 87.1.3Numerical examples on current mirror and its applications (Part-B)

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Question 1.
Define a current mirror.
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Think of it like a copying machine but for current!
Question 2.
What is the role of a cascode transistor?
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Remember stacking transistors for improvement!
3Question 3.
What is the main function of a current mirror?
- Generate current
- Copy current
- Convert voltage
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Think about its role in amplifiers and biasing.
4Question 4.
Cascode transistors are used to improve what?
- True
- False
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Recall the improvements made by stacking transistors.
Question 5.
Design a current mirror circuit incorporating a cascode transistor. Calculate its output resistance given specific transistor parameters.
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Utilize circuit equations discussed earlier and refer back to examples for guidance.
Question 6.
Discuss how the variation in transistor dimensions affects current stability in a mirror circuit.
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Review earlier discussions on sizes and their implications for performance.

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