Most chips have one bias system -
1. Bandgap, creates one refernce voltage
2. Reference voltage is used in a V to I converter
3. Currents are distributed around the chip, and get locally reconverted back to voltages as needed or used as reference currents.
There are exceptions to the above, but this is the most common methodology. Some devices with RF front ends will use local bias structures for better isolation and noise source control.
Some important items in a mixed signal chip:Dont distribute ground referenced voltages across a chip. Too much noise.
When creating a current source, put the diode connected transistor that biases it right next to it.
Decouple the bias control with a small capacitiance, enough to suppress the fundamental of the system clock.
There are a million others as well. Here read my white papers on the topic here:
http://www.effectiveelectrons.com/HelpIC.htmFor all mixed signal designers the two part series on noise are a must read.