SECTION 1-1

Introduction

Walt Jung

As a precursor to more detailed sections following, this introductory chapter portion considers the most basic points of op amp operation. These initial discussions are oriented around the more fundamental levels of op amp applications. They include: Ideal Op Amp Attributes, Standard Op Amp Feedback Hookups, The Non-Ideal Op Amp, Op Amp Common-Mode Dynamic Range(s), the various Functionality Differences of Single and Dual-Supply Operation, and the Device Selection process.

Before op amp applications can be developed, some requirements are in order. These include an understanding of how the fundamental op amp operating modes differ, and whether dual-supply or single-supply device functionality better suits ...

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