Amplifier Design Reference Guide

A technical reference guide containing formulas and calculations for amplifier design parameters such as noise gain, bandwidth, and impedance.


Amplifier Design Reference Guide - cover page
Brand
Analog Devices
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
1
File format
PDF
File size
2.7 MB
Published
13 October, 2026
Updated
13 October, 2026
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About this manual

This document serves as a technical reference for designing amplifiers, providing essential mathematical relationships and constants. It details the calculation of closed-loop bandwidth and noise gain, defining the relationship between open-loop gain, closed-loop gain, and noise gain as NG = 1 + R2/R1. The guide also includes fundamental physical constants for noise calculations, such as the thermal voltage constant (4kT) at 25°C.

What's inside

  • Noise Gain Calculation
  • Closed-Loop Bandwidth
  • Thermal Noise Constants
  • Decibel Gain Formulas
  • Impedance Formulas
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Capacitor Values

Specifications

Noise Gain FormulaNG = 1 + R2/R1
Closed-Loop Bandwidth FormulaBW = 1.57 fCLGAIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula for Noise Gain?

The Noise Gain is calculated as 1 plus the ratio of R2 to R1.

How is Closed-Loop Bandwidth calculated?

It is calculated by multiplying 1.57 by the closed-loop gain.

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