Op Amp built with discret components and having GBP over 30 MHz.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the request for a schematic of an operational amplifier (Op Amp) constructed with discrete components that has a gain-bandwidth product (GBP) exceeding 30 MHz. Participants explore the rationale behind using discrete components versus monolithic ICs, particularly in the context of ESD sensitivity and component replacement.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a schematic for a discrete Op Amp with a GBP over 30 MHz.
  • Another participant questions whether the request is for a class assignment and suggests that discrete construction may not be preferable to monolithic options.
  • A participant explains their preference for discrete components due to issues with ESD sensitivity in monolithic ICs, particularly in SMD packaging.
  • It is noted that most IC packages include schematics in their datasheets, although some details may be omitted.
  • One participant argues that protecting a chip from ESD can be achieved with external diodes, suggesting that designing a discrete Op Amp for the specified bandwidth would be more complex than implementing ESD protection.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity and practicality of using discrete components versus monolithic ICs, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best approach to address ESD issues or the feasibility of constructing a discrete Op Amp with the desired specifications.

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Hello, for technical reasons I'm looking for a schematic of an Op Amp built with discret components and having GBP over 30 MHz.
 
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Is this a class assignment? Otherwise, I can think of no reasons why discreet component construction is preferable to a monolithic op-amp.
 
Hello, thanks for your reply. In fact I previously used an monolithic IC existing only in smd packaging, and as these IC's are very sensitive to Esd, it was necessary to replace them very often, and moving an smd off ... That the reason for which I had rather to use discrete components easy to replace.
 
Most IC packages will have the schematic included in the datasheet. Though the finer details of the channel widths and such are probably omitted.
 
You can easily protect a chip from ESD with external diodes. Making a discrete op-amp for that bandwidth would be far more difficult than just adding those diodes. If you've some problem with just using diodes, we can discuss fancier protection circuits--which would still be orders of magnitude simpler than designing a discrete op amp.
 

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