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Bipolar Widlar Current Source

shermaine

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Hi,

How to prove that Iref = Io exp (I0R2/VT)?
Please advise me. Thanks!
 

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It only applies if the transistors are identical like they could be in an IC.
You can even have a different ratio of currents by making one transistor larger than the other.

If you need details, go to www.google.com . Enter in the search box Current Mirror. The first few links are very detailed.
 

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