amplifiers

Jun 25, 2008 6 Replies

the output of an amplifier is a square wave when the input is a sine wave.what is the explanation for this?


One reason could be overloading the input to the amp.

Rheilly P

The opamp output can only swing to the rails or close to it depending on the opamp.If your output signal is larger then your rail voltage you get clipping.See here.

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To give you something to think about for homework??

"upasna"

** More than one possible explanation exists - since the characteristics of your " amplifier " have not been defined.

Define them now.

..... Phil

Saturation of the amp? Over driving the input? incorrect amp type ? something wrong with the amp?

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