BETADual low-power CMOS operational amplifier
MCP6002 Working Principle
Learn how MCP6002 works with an illustrated explanation and practical readings.
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MCP6002 at a glance
Follow the labeled connections and functional stages
How it works
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Compare each input pair
The CMOS inputs have very low typical bias current at room temperature. Leakage increases with temperature, and board contamination or high source impedance can dominate the error.
Set two different gains
Channel A uses 20 kΩ feedback and 10 kΩ to the 0 V midpoint, giving a gain of three. Channel B directly feeds its output back to its negative input, giving unity gain.
Check headroom and speed
With a 0.50 V input, the ideal outputs are 1.50 V and 0.50 V. Real output also depends on input offset, resistor accuracy, loading, noise and signal frequency.
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