op-amp

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Definition of op-amp in English English dictionary

A certain active circuit element useful in creating various kinds of amplifiers and filters

An operational amplifier, usually referred to as an op-amp for brevity, is a DC-coupled high-gain electronic voltage amplifier with Differential Inputs and, usually, a single output. In its ordinary usage, the output of the op-amp is controlled by negative feedback which, because of the amplifier's high gain, almost completely determines the output voltage for any given input

Etymology

() Short for operational amplifier.

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