Abstract
This self-paced class 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. This will help you understand real world op-amps and choose the right op-amps for special applications.
Table of Contents
Part 1 - Background, Characteristics, and Fundamental Operations
- Key Concepts
- History
- Ideal Parameters
- Terminals
- Input Modes
- Transfer Characteristics
- Ideal Parameters Revisited
- Linearity
- Specifications
- DC Specifications Explained
- AC Specifications Explained
Part 2 - Basic Op-Amp Configurations
Part 3 - Op-Amp Responses
- Key Concepts
- Open-Loop Gain Revisited
- Decibels (dB)
- Closed Loop Gain Revisited
- Bandwidth Revisited
- Stability
- Phase Margin and Gain Margin
- Internal and External RC Networks
- Compensation Network
Part 4 - Basic Op-Amp Circuits: Comparators and Summing Amplifiers
Part 5 - Basic Op-Amp Circuits: Integrators, Differentiators, and Converters
Part 6 - Active Filters: Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Pass
- Key Concepts
- Low Pass Filters
- High Pass Filters
- Band Pass Filters
- Microchip FilterLab® Software
- Butterworth Filters
- Chebyshev Filters
- Bessel Filters
- Filter Summary
- Filter Design Example
- Mindi Filter Example
Part 7 - Basic Op-Amp Circuits: Oscillators and Timers
- Key Concepts
- Oscillator Basics
- Feedback Oscillators
- Phase Shift Oscillators
- Relaxation Oscillators
- Square Wave Oscillators
Part 8 - Special Function Amplifiers
- Key Concepts
- Instrumentation Amplifiers
- Instrumentation Amplifier Applications
- Programmable Gain Amplifiers