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A Reference Current is just a stable source of current that does not fluctuate over temperature, supply voltages or loads. Check FAQs
Iref=VDD-VBER
Iref - Reference Current?VDD - Supply Voltage?VBE - Base-Emitter Voltage?R - Resistance?

Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror Example

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Here is how the Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror equation looks like.

-2.3451Edit=2.5Edit-5.15Edit1.13Edit
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Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Iref=VDD-VBER
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Iref=2.5V-5.15V1.13
Next Step Convert Units
Iref=2.5V-5.15V1130Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Iref=2.5-5.151130
Next Step Evaluate
Iref=-0.00234513274336283A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Iref=-2.34513274336283mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Iref=-2.3451mA

Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror Formula Elements

Variables
Reference Current
A Reference Current is just a stable source of current that does not fluctuate over temperature, supply voltages or loads.
Symbol: Iref
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage is the input voltage source that flows through the BJT.
Symbol: VDD
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base-Emitter Voltage
Base-Emitter Voltage is the forward voltage between the base and emitter of the transistor.
Symbol: VBE
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistance
Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Its S.I unit is ohm.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Reference Current

​Go Reference Current of BJT Mirror given Collector Current
Iref=Ic(1+2β)
​Go Reference Current of BJT Mirror
Iref=Ic+2Icβ

Other formulas in Base Current category

​Go Base Current 1 of BJT
IB=Icβ
​Go Base Current 2 of BJT
IB=(Isatβ)(eVBEVt)
​Go Base Current using Saturation Current in DC
IB=(Isatβ)eVBCVt+eseVBCVt
​Go Drain Current given Device Parameter
Id=12GmWL(Vov-Vth)2(1+VAVDS)

How to Evaluate Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror?

Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror evaluator uses Reference Current = (Supply Voltage-Base-Emitter Voltage)/Resistance to evaluate the Reference Current, The Reference current of BJT current mirror formula is defined as a stable source of current that does not fluctuate over temperature, supply voltages, or loads. Reference Current is denoted by Iref symbol.

How to evaluate Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror, enter Supply Voltage (VDD), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Resistance (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror

What is the formula to find Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror?
The formula of Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror is expressed as Reference Current = (Supply Voltage-Base-Emitter Voltage)/Resistance. Here is an example- -2345.132743 = (2.5-5.15)/1130.
How to calculate Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror?
With Supply Voltage (VDD), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Resistance (R) we can find Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror using the formula - Reference Current = (Supply Voltage-Base-Emitter Voltage)/Resistance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Reference Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Reference Current-
  • Reference Current=Collector Current*(1+2/Common Emitter Current Gain)OpenImg
  • Reference Current=Collector Current+(2*Collector Current)/Common Emitter Current GainOpenImg
Can the Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror be negative?
Yes, the Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror?
Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror can be measured.
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