Comparator - Operational Amplifier | Basic Circuits #16 | Electronics Tutorials

Published: 29 July 2022
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Operational amplifiers and comparators are sometimes used interchangeably and, while they are different, an op-amp can be setup as a comparator. Understanding how an op-amp works, in a comparator configuration, can actually help you have a better intuitive understanding of how operational amplifiers truly operate. In this video tutorial, Josh reviews the comparator configuration, why you'd rather use a dedicated comparator if you can, and some of the pros and cons of using an operational amplifier instead.

Parts of the video:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Comparator circuit
2:05 What's the point of comparators
3:12 Why you should use dedicated comparator
4:33 Practical comparator circuit
6:10 Practical usage considerations
8:30 Summary
9:45 The toast will never pop up

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