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A dummy question about op-amps

Hello all!

I just wanted to ask a very simple question. I know very basics about op-amps - input impedance high, output impedance low, output can never exceed saturation limits etc.
Question - can op-amp output both sink and source current? I know when a pin of a microcontroller port is an output pin it can sink and source current. Is it the same in the case of an op-amp?
Sorry for the question! I hope you understand me.

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Re: A dummy question about op-amps

Yes, an Opamp pin can act as both Source and sink. Here is tutorial from MAXIM
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Yes however the actual output voltage may vary. Some go from V- to V+ -1.5V, and some V- to V+ so look at the data sheets closely.
 

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