Andy recommends favorite resources for basic op amp circuits and includes a portion of TI's AN-20. Test your knowledge with our op amp quiz; answer explanations are included. By 1969, a fledgling ...

Before discussing the various op-amp architectures, it is important to clarify what is meant by the term “precision” op amp. This term typically relates to the input offset voltage of the amplifier.

An interesting analog design problem is the precision current source. Many good designs are available, but most are the three-wire types that can be used as a positive (see Figure 1) or a negative ...