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The relation between 3dB bandwith and input freq. of opamp

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a question about op amp

What is the relationship between 3dB bandwith and input frequency of an op amp?

Thank you!
 

Re: a question about op amp

typically the frequency response is measured at the frequency located 3dB below the gain at low frequencies
 

Re: a question about op amp

Basically 3db bandwidth tells you at which input frequency the op amp loop gain will be half of it dc gain
 

a question about op amp

Assume that the frequency of input is 200MHz,
how large should 3dB bandwith have to be?

Thank you!
 

Re: a question about op amp

it depends, 3db bandwidth is the point open loop where the gain of the opamp drops by 3db. this is also the half power frequency and for most analog circuits 3db is a good level of suppression, this frequency/gain will change with feedback however, this can be modeled/visualized using bode plots.
 

Re: a question about op amp

OK, 200MHz input. Gain required? Which opamp do you have in mind?
 

a question about op amp

What is the 3dB bandwith with the gain of 1000?
thx
 

Re: a question about op amp

If you have the specs of a comercial opamp look at the plot gain versus frequency and check the gain 3dB below the DC gain.
Now, if you're simulating your opamp just perform an AC analysis and plot gain versus frequency and measure the gain in the same way.
 

a question about op amp

3db bandwidth tells you at which input frequency the op amp loop gain will be half of its maxdc gain
 

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