What you'll learn

Desired characteristics of amplifiers, Problems associated with signal amplifiers, Negative feedback theory, Opamp and its history, Opamp Jargons

Internal architecture and equivalent circuit, Differential-mode and common-mode signals, Voltage transfer curve, Open and closed-loop parameters, Virtual ground

Basics of feedback amplifiers, Voltage amplifiers, Transresistance amplifiers, Transconductance amplifiers, Current amplifiers

DC Specifications - Open-loop gain, Input offset voltage, Input bias and offset currents, Input and output impedances, Supply voltage, Common-mode input range

DC Specifications - Differential-mode input voltage range, Quiescent current, Output voltage swing or range, Output current

AC Specifications - Bandwidth, Noise, Slew-rate, Full power bandwidth, Settling-time, Rise and fall times, Phase margin, PSRR, CMRR

Understanding Datasheet Parameters - Anatomy of datasheet, Absolute maximum ratings, ESD ratings, Thermal information, Electrical characteristics, Graphs

Linear applications of opamp such as Inverting and Non-inverting amplifier, Buffer, Differential and Instrumentation amplifier, Integrator

Non-linear applications of opamp such as Comparator, Bistable, Monostable and Astable Multivibrators and other popular applications

Pugh Matrix based step-by-step procedure for selecting an operational amplifier for any given application

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Electrical Engineering Principles - Voltage, Current, Power, etc.

Circuit Analysis using KCL, KVL

Linear Circuits and Transfer Functions

Basics of Algebra

Genuine Interest in the Subject Matter.