What is Differential amplifier?

A circuit that amplifies the difference between two inputs while rejecting components common to both, such as noise. It is used as the input stage of op-amps.

Field: Analog and electronic circuits

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  1. What does a large CMRR (common-mode rejection ratio) of a differential amplifier mean?

Related terms

CMRR (common-mode rejection ratio) 1/f noise (flicker noise) Bandgap voltage reference Comparator Cutoff frequency Gain-bandwidth product (GBW) Instrumentation amplifier LDO Negative feedback Operational amplifier (op-amp)

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