Physics A-Level
Operational amplifier
What Operational amplifier means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Operational amplifier
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A high-gain differential voltage amplifier supplied as an integrated circuit, treated as an important system building block.
Topics that use Operational amplifier
- The ideal operational amplifier (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Input and output connections
- Differential amplification
- Ideal model
- Ideal op-amp assumptions
- Power supply rails and saturation
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