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For the circuit of Fig. 2, we want to have Iout = Iin. Using Nodal analysis, find the required value of RS as a function of Iin. Assume (W/L)M4 = 4(W/L)M3. Figure 2: Tail Current

For the circuit of Fig. 2, we want to have Iout = Iin. Using Nodal analysis, find the required value of RS as a function of Iin. Assume (W/L)M4 = 4(W/L)M3. Figure 2: Tail Current

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For the circuit of Fig. 2, we want to have I o u t = I i n . Using Nodal analysis, find the required value of R S as a function of I i n . Assume ( W L ) M 4 = 4 ( W L ) M 3 . Figure 2: Tail Current

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