Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is offset voltage?

April 26, 2017offset voltage

0

Posted

What is offset voltage?

1 Answer

0

Posted

A1 In an operational amplifier, the output voltage should theoretically be 0 V when the voltage differential between the input pins is 0 V. However, in reality, VBE of the positive and negative input transistors in the input stage’s differential amplifier circuits differs. As a result, the voltage differential between the input pins is not 0; in fact, a slight amount of voltage is output. This output voltage is known as offset voltage. Also refer to FAQ opcomp-0002 “What is input offset voltage (VIO) ?