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EE 341 Microelectronic Design

Cascode Stages and Current Mirrors
Assignment No. 2 (75 points)
Deadline: Monday 21st Feb. Midnight (No extensions)
Please mention any approximation/assumptions made.
Question 1: Find the expressions of R1 and Rout. [5]

Question 2: For figure 2: Vth = 0.4 V, λ = 0.1𝑽−𝟏 , Kn’ = 200 μA/𝑽𝟐 and W/L =2u/0.2u for all transistors.
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Note: The current source is ideal. (Infinite output impedance)

a) What is the topology of the amplifier in Circuit 1? Justify.[2]

b) Find the values and expressions for the Gain, Input and Output resistance of Circuit 1.[6]
c) What is the topology of the amplifier in Circuit 2? Justify. [2]
d) Find the values and expressions for the Gain, Input and Output resistance of Circuit 2.[5]

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Question 3: For the following figure, it is given that the value of 𝑰𝟏 = 𝟏𝒎𝑨, Kn’ = 100 μA/𝑽𝟐 and λ =
0.1𝑽−𝟏 for both M1 and M2. [15]
Assuming that the MOSFETs are identical, find the (W/L) ratio for both M1 and M2 such that the gain of
the amplifier is 200.

Question 4: For the following circuit, find the expressions of 𝑰𝟐, 𝑰𝟑 , 𝑰𝟒 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝟓 in terms of Iref and (W/L)n
where n corresponds to each MOSFET. [5]

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Question 5: Design the circuit such that the power consumption does not exceed 4 mW. [5]

Question 6: Q1- For the following circuit VDD = 3.3 V, Ibias = 100 μA, (W⁄ L)1,2,5,6 = (10μ ⁄0.5μ),
(W⁄L)3,4 = (30μ ⁄0.5μ) [10]
For NMOS: Vthn = 0.57 V, λ = 0.1 𝑽−𝟏 , unCox = 190 μA/𝑽𝟐
For PMOS: Vthp = -0.71 V, λ = 0.1 𝑽−𝟏 , upCox = 55 μA/𝑽𝟐

a) Find the expression and value for the Gain, and Output resistance.
b) Calculate the total power consumption of the circuit? Suggest ways by which the consumption may be
reduced.

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Question 7: LTSPICE Simulation: [20]

Given that: (W/L)1 = (W/L)2 = (W/L)3 = 5µm/0.18µ, unCox =90µA/𝑽𝟐 , Vth = 0.7V and λ = 0.1𝑽−𝟏
Implement the above figure on LTSPICE and solve the following parts.
Add screenshots for each part in detail to ensure no deduction of marks.
a) Select the value of Vb such that Iout is precisely equal to 0.5mA.
b) Determine the change in Iout if Vb varies by +-100 mV. Explain the cause of this change.
c) Using both hand analysis and SPICE simulations, determine the output impedance of the cascode and
compare the result.