Efficient BJT Constant Current Source for Precise Current Regulation

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A constant current source circuit is needed to source 0.1 to 1mA with a tolerance of +/-1% at a Vcc of 3.3V. A suggested approach involves using a single transistor with the load in the collector circuit, setting the current with a base bias voltage and emitter resistance. Concerns about how changes in beta affect output current (Io) were raised, with recommendations to use a rail-to-rail amplifier for feedback. The user aims to create a low voltage (0.2V or 0.3V) voltage reference using this constant current source rather than standard voltage reference chips. The discussion emphasizes the interest in developing a precise current regulation solution.
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A good starting point would be a single transistor with you load in the collector circuit.
The current would be set with the bias voltage at the base (eg 1.7V) and the value of the emitter resistance (eg 1k).
This would give an emitter and collector current of more or less I = 1V/1k...1mA
 
I should have mentioned before. My load is connected to ground.
I am trying to make a low voltage(0.2v or 0.3v), voltage reference using constant current source.
I could use a standard voltage ref and divide it using resistors. But I thought using current source would be cool.
There are a few voltage ref chips available with low voltage. But I am more interested in the current source.
 
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