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The Gain-Bandwidth Product (GBWP) of an op-amp determines its frequency response relative to gain. With a hypothetical bandwidth of 1 MHz and a gain of 10, the unity gain frequency is 100 kHz. To find the effective cutoff frequency where the gain is down -3dB, one must consider the influence of other poles in the system. If these additional poles are above 100 kHz, then 100 kHz serves as a reliable approximation for the -3dB frequency. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate frequency response analysis in op-amp configurations.
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If I have an op-amp with say, a hypothetical bandwidth of 1 MHz, and I use it in a configuration where I have a gain of 10, I know that I will only have unity gain at an input frequency of 100kHz. What I am wondering is how I go about calculating what the effective cutoff frequency is, i.e. where the gain is down -3dB? Thanks!
 
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bitrex said:
.. and I use it in a configuration where I have a gain of 10, I know that I will only have unity gain at an input frequency of 100kHz. ...

No that's incorrect. So long as the other poles (apart from the dominant pole that sets the 1MHz GBWP) are above 100kHz then 100Khz will indeed be a very good approximation to the actual -3dB frequency.
 
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