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  • [FAQ] Ideal Amplifier Basics: If op-amp inputs are virtually shorted, then aren't they exactly the same?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: OPA810 As electrical engineers, most of us were taught as students to analyze operational amplifiers using ideal properties, like infinite input impedance, zero input current, infinite open loop gain, and so on. However…

  • [FAQ] Isolated Data Converter Collateral Overview

    Hello, do you have a list of all of the available Isolated Data Converter Collateral?

  • [FAQ] Choosing the right audio op amps in context

    Choosing the right audio op amp in different contexts: Parts discussed in this thread: OPA167x , OPAx134 , OPA165x , OPA1622 , OPA160x , OPA1692 , OPA1611 , OPA1632 , With so many different audio op amps available from TI, it can be difficult to determine which one…

  • [FAQ] Understanding the parameters for audio op amps

    Understanding Key Parameters for Audio Operational Amplifiers There are a number of design considerations to take into account when designing your audio system. When choosing the right audio amp, here are some of the most important parameters to keep…

  • [FAQ] Understanding the parameters and architecture of speaker amplifiers

    Types of Speaker Amplifiers This section will focus on speaker amplifiers and understanding the parameters that go into each device. There are many different kinds of audio amplifiers. When most people think of audio amplifiers, they think of speaker…

  • [FAQ] Functional Safety for Precision Amplifiers

    What is functional safety? Functional safety standards like International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 615081 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 262622 require that semiconductor device manufacturers address both systematic…

  • [FAQ] Selecting low cost amplifiers for battery testers

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TLV9162 , TLV9152 Battery test applications require voltage accuracy of 0.01% or 100 ppm of the full-scale range after system calibration. General-purpose amplifiers with 1 µV/ °C input offset drift can easily meet…

  • [FAQ] INA190: How Can I Calculate Total Power Consumption of My Current Sensing Amplifier?

    Part Number: INA190 When creating a power budget in an electrical design, it’s important to know how much power can be consumed by every device in the design. Current sensors have several power consumption components, some higher than others, that should…

  • [FAQ] LM358: In a multiple amplifier package, what do I do with any unused amplifiers?

    Part Number: LM358 If your design uses a multiple amplifier package (dual, quad) you may find that some amplifiers are unused. What should you do in this scenario

  • [FAQ] How to Find In-Stock Alternative Parts

    Finding in-stock alternatives for devices has become a hot topic in this supply-constrained market. In many cases, one device may be out of stock, but there is an equally suitable device with thousands or millions of units available to immediately support…

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