30 nanosecond settling time measurement for a precision wideband amplifier
Quantifying prompt certainty
Jim Williams
Introduction
Instrumentation, waveform generation, data acquisition, feedback control systems and other application areas utilize wideband amplifiers. New components (see page 2 “A Precision Wideband Dual Amplifier with 30ns Settling Time”) have introduced precision while maintaining high speed operation. The amplifier’s DC and AC specifications approach or equal previous devices at significantly lower cost while saving power.
Settling time defined
Amplifier DC specifications are relatively easy to verify. Measurement techniques are well understood, albeit often tedious. AC specifications require more sophisticated approaches ...
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