Q: Are wide bandwidth and fast slew rate the best way to benchmark an amplifier? Al Not necessarily; op amps typically specify 30 or more individual parameters. The task you're trying to accomplish will dictate which of these specifications are most important to you (and your circuit). When evaluating amplifiers, or any component, it is important to make sure you understand the specifications, the test conditions, how test data is collected, and how it is presented, as different manufacturers sometimes present the same parameters in different ways. Knowing both the test conditions and your circuit needs is imperative when comparing parts.
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