Learn more about two common integrated circuits—operational amplifiers and comparators—and explore the possible pitfalls of using an operational amplifier as a comparator.
While there are many different sources of noise within an operational amplifier, perhaps the most mysterious and frustrating noise source is what is known as flicker noise. How does one deal with this dominating, low frequency noise? If 1/f noise is a big concern, then selecting a zero-drift amplifier is the best solution.
This article will discuss the differences between op-amp start-up time vs. settling time and slew rate. We will also walk through a case study for measuring start-up time.
Operational amplifiers are still an integral component of most electronic systems. Given the ubiquitous nature of the op amp, let us take a step back and review the elements of an operational amplifier and why it is still so useful in today’s electronics.
The low-power and low-noise performance of our AEC-Q100-qualified amplifiers and comparators makes them excellent choices for automotive designs.
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This video provides a brief overview of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and what amplifier manufacturers are doing to combat its adverse effects.
This video provides a brief overview of the industry standard term “Zero-Drift” as it applies to amplifiers.
This video provides a brief explanation of input bias and input offset currents as they relate to operational amplifiers. In addition, this video takes a detailed look at the new, zero-drift amplifier architectures and how these specifications are affected by these new architectures.
In this premiere episode of Amp-titudes, we will provide a brief look at the slew rate specification for operational amplifiers, and how this specification applies to an amplifiers performance.
This video provides an overview of various input structures for CMOS, voltage-feedback amplifiers, and discusses how these structures affect the amplifier's ability to support “rail-to-rail” operation.
This video highlights the need for power supply filtering within amplifier circuits, specifically the use of bypass capacitors to minimize any unwanted noise at higher frequencies.
This video provides an explanation of the term “rail-to-rail” as it applies to the output of a CMOS amplifier, and discusses how output loading can affect this parameter.