Physics A-Level
Ideal model
What Ideal model means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ideal model
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Assumes infinite open-loop gain, infinite input impedance, zero output impedance and infinite bandwidth.
Topics that use Ideal model
- The ideal operational amplifier (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Input and output connections
- Operational amplifier
- Differential amplification
- Ideal op-amp assumptions
- Power supply rails and saturation
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