Unlock the Secrets of Op Amps and Master Simulation with LTspice

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Operational amplifiers (Op Amps) are one of those fundamental building blocks found in just about every corner of electronics. They’re used to amplify, filter, and condition signals in everything from audio systems and sensor interfaces to power supplies and control circuits. Because of their versatility, understanding how op amps function, especially in real-world conditions, is key for both analog and mixed-signal design.

That’s what makes element 14’s webinar Op Amps Explained: Choosing the Best Op Amp and Enhancing Simulations in LTspice worth a look. Whether you already know your way around gain, offset, and input bias, this session drills into how those parameters play out in simulation and how to interpret what LTspice is really telling you. For newer designers, it’s a hands-on way to see how theory becomes practice.

Hosted by Analog Devices with presenters Anne Mahaffey and Kerry Phillips, the one-hour webinar takes a closer look at op amp fundamentals, the differences between ideal and non-ideal models, and how simulation tools can make or break a design decision. You’ll see demonstrations comparing complex op amp macromodels with LTspice’s universal op amp model, along with practical ways to troubleshoot simulations when things get messy.

What You’ll Learn:

• A primer on ideal op amps
• An intuitive model of real op amps
• Using LTspice simulations to explore key op amp parameters and their impact on various circuits:
  • Including a demonstration of complex op amp macromodels compared to the universal op amp model available in LTspice
  • Using the universal op amp model to troubleshoot circuit simulation issues

• A demonstration of other design tools to aid your understanding

Although the webinar has finished, those interested can watch a replay at the link above.