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=Ideal Op Amp Characteristics=
==Ideal Op Amp Characteristics==
*[[Chapter_1#Amplifier_Models | Infinite input impedance]]
*[[Chapter_1#Amplifier_Models | Infinite input impedance]]
*Infinite open-loop gain for the differential signal
*Infinite open-loop gain for the differential signal
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**To allow for infinite gain regardless of the frequency? Instantaneous feedback?
**To allow for infinite gain regardless of the frequency? Instantaneous feedback?


=Op Amp Nodal Analysis=
==Op Amp Nodal Analysis==
*[[Chapter_1#Amplifier_Models | No current flows into the + or - terminals]]
*[[Chapter_1#Amplifier_Models | No current flows into the + or - terminals]]
*If negative feedback is present (and no positive feedback), then <math>V_+ = V_-\,</math>
*If negative feedback is present (and no positive feedback), then <math>V_+ = V_-\,</math>

Revision as of 14:14, 11 January 2010

Ideal Op Amp Characteristics

  • Infinite input impedance
  • Infinite open-loop gain for the differential signal
  • Zero gain for the common mode signal
    • You can easily change an differential amplifier into a common-mode amplifier by grounding one of the inputs
  • Zero output impedance
  • Infinite bandwidth
    • To allow for infinite gain regardless of the frequency? Instantaneous feedback?

Op Amp Nodal Analysis

  • No current flows into the + or - terminals
  • If negative feedback is present (and no positive feedback), then
  • Write nodal equations at and , but not at
    • There is a voltage source inside the op amp. Writing a nodal equation at a voltage source adds an extra equation and an extra variable. You gain no ground.