Interpretation Of Data Sheets And
Characteristics Of An Op-amp
Lecture-2
N. D. Patel
Outline
• Interpreting datasheet
• Ideal op-amp
• Equivalent circuit of an op-amp
• Ideal voltage transfer curve
• Open-loop op-amp configurations
Interpreting Datasheet
• Manufacturers supply data sheet for ICs,
provide wealth of information: absolute
maximum ratings, intended applications.
electrical characteristics, performance
limitations, pin diagrams, equivalent circuits of
devices, and, more
• To get most use out of these data sheets, must
be able to interpret properly information
presented in them
General Information Found On Data Sheets
• Top of data sheet is device number and brief description of basic
type of device
• General description is given that include construction process of
device, intended applications, and list of main features
• Absolute maximum ratings for proper operation of device then
specified
• Pin configuration, package type, and order information are given
• Internal schematic diagram is shown
• Electrical characteristics and parameter values under specific
conditions are also given
• Typical performance curves such as voltage gain versus supply
voltage are provided
• Finally typical applications and test circuits for device are illustrated
Electrical Parameters
Electrical Parameters
Electrical Parameters
Ideal Op-amp
• Infinite voltage gain A
• Infinite input resistance Ri so almost any signal source can
drive it and there is no loading of preceding stage
• Zero o/p resistance Ro so o/p can drive infinite number of
other devices
• Zero o/p voltage when i/p voltage is zero
• Infinite bandwidth so that any freq. signal from 0 to infinite
Hz can be amplified without attenuation
• Infinite common-mode rejection ratio so o/p common-mode
noise voltage is zero
• Infinite slew rate so o/p voltage changes occur
simultaneously with i/p voltage changes
Equivalent Circuit Of An Op-amp
Equivalent Circuit Of An Op-amp
Ideal Voltage Transfer Curve
Open Loop Op-amp
Configuration
Open Loop Op-amp Configuration
• Three open-loop op-amp configurations:
– Differential amplifier
– Inverting amplifier
– Noninverting amplifier
Open-loop Differential Amplifier
v1 = vin1 and v2 = vin2
vo = Ad (vin1 – vin2 )
Inverting Amplifier
v1= 0, v2 = vin.
vo = -Ad vin
Non Inverting Amplifier
v1 = +vin , v2 = 0
vo = +Ad vin
Open Loop Op-amp Configuration
• In all three open-loop configuration any input
signal that is only slightly greater than zero
drives o/p to saturation level, results from very
high gain of op-amp
• When operated open-loop,o/p of op-amp is
negative or positive saturation or switched
between positive and negative saturation levels
• So, open-loop op-amp configuration are not
used in linear applications
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