Amplifier Trends

Jan. 12, 2006

Applications for precision op amps are on the upswing, particularly in the automotive market, driving prices down. At the same time, offsets, noise, and temperature coefficients are improving even further. The latest amplifiers are more layou

Don Tuite

Applications for precision op amps are on the upswing, particularly in the automotive market, driving prices down.
At the same time, offsets, noise, and temperature coefficients are improving even further.
The latest amplifiers are more layout-tolerant than their predecessors.
Only a single supply rail on the board? That's okay. The amplifier chip itself can generate the voltages it needs.
Automakers are still leery of Class D audio power amps, but OEM Class D amps in cars are getting closer. (They're already in aftermarket products, but don't complain about AM interference!).

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