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Derive the output resistance of the current mirror shown in Fig. P3.19 where a diode-connected transistor has been included in series with the source of the output transistor. Ignore the body effect. Fig. P3.19

Derive the output resistance of the current mirror shown in Fig. P3.19 where a diode-connected transistor has been included in series with the source of the output transistor. Ignore the body effect. Fig. P3.19

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Derive the output resistance of the current mirror shown in Fig. P3.19 where a diode-connected transistor has been included in series with the source of the output transistor. Ignore the body effect. Fig. P3.19

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