Physics A-Level
Input and output connections
What Input and output connections means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Input and output connections
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There are two inputs, an output, and power supply connections; the inverting input is marked with a minus sign and the non-inverting input with a plus sign.
Topics that use Input and output connections
- The ideal operational amplifier (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Operational amplifier
- Differential amplification
- Ideal model
- Ideal op-amp assumptions
- Power supply rails and saturation
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