What is large signal voltage gain (Av) of an operational amplifier?
Latest Updated:12/01/2011
Question:
What is large signal voltage gain (Av) of an operational amplifier?
Answer:
Also known as open voltage (no negative feedback) gain, large signal voltage gain is used in data sheets to show the differential voltage gain in direct current. A value of around 100 dB (x100,000) is standard for an operational amplifier.
The Av vs. f characteristics in the general-purpose operational amplifier uPC151 are shown below. Note how the Av value tends to decrease as the frequency increases.
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