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OPAMP input resistance
Dec 29th, 2010, 5:15am
 
Could an OPAMP have different input resistances for +/- inputs? Would that be a problem?
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Reply #1 - Dec 30th, 2010, 1:17am
 
In open loop condition the +/- input of the opamp are typically identical. the probelm is in closed loop condition. this is the main reason for using an instrumentation amplifier

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Reply #2 - Jan 15th, 2011, 7:06pm
 
for bipolar opamp, you will see input resistance, but for cmos opamp, ideally, the resistance approaches infinity. in reality, due to the esd, cmos opamp also has a resistor in the range of 100M ohm.
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Reply #3 - Jan 16th, 2011, 5:28am
 
due to leakge there may be chance of having differential resisatnce in cmos.

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Reply #4 - Jan 17th, 2011, 4:43pm
 
It is true that in closed loop the input resistance might be different in the + and - inputs, but only for single ended configurations.
For fully balanced opamps both inputs have the same circuit connected to them, and due to the balanced nature of the circuit, the input resistance for both of them will be ideally identical, the same way they are under open loop conditions.

Concerning MOS inputs, the input resistance will be almost infinite but only at DC. At higher frequencies the unbalance will be noticeable again only for SE topologies, while for FB configurations they should be identical.

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