Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

5.1 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

 

· A very common and versatile device is the operational amplifier (Op-amp). They are characterized as,

  1. - stable high gain amplifiers
  2. - high input impedances
  3. - low output impdeances

 

· These are available for a few cents in commercial quantities. They also come in a wide variety of packages for various applications.

 

 

5.1.1 General Details

5.1.2 Simple Applications

5.1.3 Op-Amp Equivalent Circuits