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Power Supply for an OP-AMPAs seen from the circuit symbol above it has
two input power supply terminals +VCC and –VCC. For the operation of an
op-amp a dual polarity DC supply is essential. In the dual polarity supply
the +VCC is connected to the positive supply of one power source
or battery and the –VCC terminal is connected to the negative supply of
another source. However few op-amps can also operate on a single polarity
supply. Note that there is no common ground terminal in the op-amps
hence the ground has to be established externally. Working Principle of Op-
amp
Open Loop OperationAs said above an op-amp has a differential input and
single ended output. So, if two signals are applied one at the inverting and
another at the non-inverting terminal, than an ideal op-amp will amplify
the difference of the two applied input signals applied. The difference of the
two applied input signals is called as differential input voltage. The output
of an op-amp is given by the equation:
However, there are lots of basic stuff you must understand before going
there -
Also, you must understand what the different specifications mean and the
trade-offs between them. It includes but not limited to-
More advanced specs include IM3 - specially for audio and power amplifier
amplifications.