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The amplifier datasheet gives an Input Offset Voltage specification of “1 mV max”. Is this +1mV max, or -1mV max, or somewhere between +/- 0.5mV, or somewhere between +/- 1mV?

April 26, 2017amplifier datasheet gives input Max offset specification voltage

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The amplifier datasheet gives an Input Offset Voltage specification of “1 mV max”. Is this +1mV max, or -1mV max, or somewhere between +/- 0.5mV, or somewhere between +/- 1mV?

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The input offset voltage (Vos) specification for an op amp is given as a magnitude. From the perspective of one of the input pins, the offset voltage may be anywhere between +Vos and -Vos.