What is Slew rate?

The maximum rate at which an op-amp's output voltage can change, expressed in V/µs. If it is insufficient for large, high-frequency signals, the waveform distorts.

Field: Analog and electronic circuits

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Questions that mention Slew rate (2)

  1. What does the slew rate of an op-amp mean?
  2. Which correctly describes the idea of dominant-pole compensation used in op-amps?

Related terms

Operational amplifier (op-amp) Gain-bandwidth product (GBW) Phase margin Miller effect 1/f noise (flicker noise) Bandgap voltage reference CMRR (common-mode rejection ratio) Comparator Cutoff frequency Differential amplifier

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