Intro to Op-Amps Part 1: The Fundamentals

Intro to Op-Amps Part 1: The Fundamentals

This text-based training explains the basic operational amplifier (op-amp) concepts and terminology. (Aug 2023)

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About this course

This text-based training begins with operational amplifier (op-amp) concepts and terminology such as op-amp definition, op-amp terminals, op-amp input modes, op-amp basic ideal characteristics, specifications, feedback configurations, etc.

Curriculum15 min

  • Introduction to Operational Amplifiers
  • Key Concepts
  • History
  • Ideal Parameters
  • Terminals
  • Input Modes
  • Transfer Characteristics
  • Ideal Parameters Revisited
  • Linearity
  • Specifications
  • DC Specifications Explained
  • Input Voltage Range (VIN, VD, VCM)
  • Output Voltage Swing (VOH, VOL)
  • Feedback
  • Open Loop Gain
  • Closed Loop Gain
  • Bandwidth
  • Input Offset Voltage (VOS)
  • Input Bias Offset Current
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
  • Power Supply Rejection (PSRR)
  • Power Supply Requirements
  • Input Impedance
  • Output Impedance
  • AC Specifications
  • Bode Plot
  • Gain Bandwidth Product
  • Closed Loop Gain Bandwidth
  • Phase and Gain Margins
  • Slew Rate
  • Settling Time and Overshoot
  • Your Feedback
  • We need your Feedback!

About this course

This text-based training begins with operational amplifier (op-amp) concepts and terminology such as op-amp definition, op-amp terminals, op-amp input modes, op-amp basic ideal characteristics, specifications, feedback configurations, etc.

Curriculum15 min

  • Introduction to Operational Amplifiers
  • Key Concepts
  • History
  • Ideal Parameters
  • Terminals
  • Input Modes
  • Transfer Characteristics
  • Ideal Parameters Revisited
  • Linearity
  • Specifications
  • DC Specifications Explained
  • Input Voltage Range (VIN, VD, VCM)
  • Output Voltage Swing (VOH, VOL)
  • Feedback
  • Open Loop Gain
  • Closed Loop Gain
  • Bandwidth
  • Input Offset Voltage (VOS)
  • Input Bias Offset Current
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)
  • Power Supply Rejection (PSRR)
  • Power Supply Requirements
  • Input Impedance
  • Output Impedance
  • AC Specifications
  • Bode Plot
  • Gain Bandwidth Product
  • Closed Loop Gain Bandwidth
  • Phase and Gain Margins
  • Slew Rate
  • Settling Time and Overshoot
  • Your Feedback
  • We need your Feedback!