In a differential amplifier, the tail current is equal to which of the following?

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23 Dec 2018
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28 May 2026

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The tail current in a differential amplifier is the total current flowing through the common emitter node, which is split equally between the two collector currents. Therefore, the tail current is twice the magnitude of either individual collector current.

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