3.4.2 - Unity Gain Bandwidth (GBW)
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What is the formula for calculating Unity Gain Bandwidth?
💡 Hint: Think about how gain and frequency are related.
True or False: Unity Gain Bandwidth is the frequency at which an op-amp's open-loop gain equals one.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of GBW.
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What does Unity Gain Bandwidth represent?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition we discussed.
True or False: A higher GBW indicates better performance for high-speed applications.
💡 Hint: Remember how GBW relates to speed in applications.
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An op-amp needs to maintain a GBW of 100 MHz for a specific application. If you design it to have a gain of 20, what should be the minimum bandwidth required?
💡 Hint: Rearrange the GBW formula to find the bandwidth.
Discuss how design choices might differ for an op-amp intended for audio applications versus RF applications in terms of GBW.
💡 Hint: Consider the frequency requirements for both applications.
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