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What happens to the output of an operational amplifier (op-amp) when the input signal exceeds the power supply voltage, leading to output saturation?
When the input pushes the op‑amp beyond its power‑supply limits, the circuit can no longer produce a larger voltage. Other options are incorrect becau...
In a non-linear application of an operational amplifier (op-amp), what occurs when the input signal exceeds the output saturation limits?
When the input tries to push the output higher than the power supply can provide, the op‑amp can no longer raise its voltage. Other options are incorr...
In an operational amplifier (op-amp) circuit, what happens to the output signal when the input voltage exceeds the op-amp's specified voltage range, and how does this affect signal distortion?
When the input goes beyond the allowed range, the op‑amp can no longer produce a proportional output. Other options are incorrect because A linear out...
In an operational amplifier (Op-Amp) circuit, when the output saturates, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the input voltage and the output voltage within the voltage range?
When the output reaches the supply limits, the op‑amp is saturated. Other options are incorrect because The idea that only a small input keeps the out...
In an open-loop operational amplifier configuration, what happens to the output when the input voltage exceeds the specified input range, leading to output saturation?
When the input is too large for the amplifier, the output can no longer rise or fall and is forced to the nearest supply voltage. Other options are in...
An op-amp is used in a circuit where the input voltage exceeds the power supply limits. Which of the following outcomes best describes what occurs due to output saturation?
When the input pushes the op‑amp beyond its supply rails, the amplifier can no longer follow the signal. Other options are incorrect because Some thin...
Which of the following statements about op-amp output saturation are true? (Select all that apply)
An op‑amp saturates when its output tries to go beyond the supply voltage, so the first statement is right. Other options are incorrect because Some o...
What is the primary reason an op-amp output might saturate when trying to amplify a signal?
When an op-amp tries to push its output higher than the voltages supplied by its power rails, it cannot do so and stops at the rail level. Other optio...
In a circuit using an op-amp, if the output suddenly clips and saturates at the positive power supply level, what could be a potential cause?
When the input voltage goes outside the op‑amp’s input common‑mode range, the device cannot amplify it correctly. Other options are incorrect because ...
When an op-amp reaches its output limits and cannot increase the output voltage further, it is said to be in __________.
An op‑amp that has hit the voltage it can deliver from its power rails is described as saturated. Other options are incorrect because People often thi...
Op-Amp Output Saturation : Signal Clipping :: Voltage Range : ?
When the op‑amp output tries to exceed its power supply limits, the signal gets cut off, just like a clipping effect. Other options are incorrect beca...
Arrange the following steps in the correct sequence for understanding op-amp output saturation: 1) The op-amp receives input voltages, 2) The output voltage approaches the power supply limits, 3) The op-amp saturates, 4) The output voltage clips the signal. What is the correct order?
First the op‑amp gets the input signals (step 1). Other options are incorrect because This option says the op‑amp saturates before the output gets clo...
You are designing a simple audio amplifier using an op-amp. If the input signal exceeds the supply voltage limits of the op-amp, what is the most likely result of this situation?
An op‑amp cannot exceed the voltages it is powered from. Other options are incorrect because Some think an op‑amp keeps amplifying no matter what; Peo...
What occurs when an op-amp output exceeds its power supply voltage limits?
When the output tries to go beyond the supply rails, the amplifier can no longer increase or decrease the voltage. Other options are incorrect because...
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