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Calculate the output resistance and the minimum output voltage, while maintaining all devices in saturation, for the circuit shown in Fig. P4.3-4. Assume that iOUT is actually 10 µA. Simulate this circuit using SPICE LEVEL 3 model (Table 3.4-1) and determine the actual output current, iOUT and small-signal output resistance, rOUT. Use Table 3.1-2 for device model information.

Calculate the output resistance and the minimum output voltage, while maintaining all devices in saturation, for the circuit shown in Fig. P4.3-4. Assume that iOUT is actually 10 µA. Simulate this circuit using SPICE LEVEL 3 model (Table 3.4-1) and determine the actual output current, iOUT and small-signal output resistance, rOUT. Use Table 3.1-2 for device model information.

 

Calculate the output resistance and the minimum output voltage, while maintaining all devices in saturation, for the circuit shown in Fig. P4.3-4. Assume that iOUT is actually 10 µA. Simulate this circuit using SPICE LEVEL 3 model (Table 3.4-1) and determine the actual output current, iOUT and small-signal output resistance, rOUT. Use Table 3.1-2 for device model information.

Calculate the output resistance and the minimum output voltage, while maintaining all devices in saturation, for the circuit shown in Fig. P4.3-4. Assume that iOUT is actually 10 µA. Simulate this circuit using SPICE LEVEL 3 model (Table 3.4-1) and determine the actual output current, iOUT and small-signal output resistance, rOUT. Use Table 3.1-2 for device model information.

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Calculate the output resistance and the minimum output voltage, while maintaining all devices in saturation, for the circuit shown in Fig. P4.3-4. Assume that iOUT is actually 10 µA. Simulate this circuit using SPICE LEVEL 3 model (Table 3.4-1) and determine the actual output current, iOUT and small-signal output resistance, rOUT. Use Table 3.1-2 for device model information.

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