Op-Amp Wisdom from the vaults

[PRR]

While in the process of reviewing Texas Instruments applications notes, including those from Burr-Brown – I uncovered a couple of treasures, this handbook on op amp applications and one on active RC networks. These old publications, from 1963 and 1966, respectively, are some of the finest works on op amp theory that I have ever seen. Nevertheless, they contain some material that is hopelessly outdated. This includes everything from the state of the art of amplifier technology, to the parts referenced in the document – even to the symbol used for the op amp itself
Bruce Carter and Thomas R. Brown

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direct link:  http://www.ti.com/lit/an/sboa092b/sboa092b.pdf   3MB PDF

The Burr-Brown app-notes were known to EVERYBODY back in the day. Later authors ass-umed you knew all this and didn't re-hash basics. Later-later authors moved on some more, and much "basic knowledge" doesn't really get covered.

Read this material.

[Kipper4]

Thanks for sharing Paul I need some qaulity reading material. This has come just at the right to me when I have time to let some info sink in.
Saved to kindle app.

[robthequiet]

Thanks, Paul -- on my list, along with http://www.ti.com/lit/an/sboa093a/sboa093a.pdf

Much of it above my head but worth reading.

Cheers.

[PRR]

> along with

For filters, strongly suggest Active-Filter Cookbook by Don Lancaster
Amazon link

I don't think there is a dollar's-worth of difference in the several editions? I think the 1996 is the 1975 with less wear on the cover. So you can score for under $25.

[Electron Tornado]

Thanks for posting those, Paul. It's always helpful when good sources of info are pointed out.



Maybe Aron could make a sticky topic of "Suggested Reading" where these and other recommendations by the more knowledgeable and experienced posters here could be listed.