Problem:
How can I determine the best set of resistors for an op amp gain stage?
Solution:
Use the Javascript calculator below. It can be used to design both inverting and non-inverting gain stages.
Inverting Architecture
Non-Inverting Architecture
NOTES
Calculator version 2, 5-14-2003
Javascript compatibility: IE6+, Netscape 6+, Mozilla 1.3+, Opera 7+.
For op amp circuits containing gains with offset - use Texas Instruments "Op-Amp PRO"
Different sets of resistor values may lead to the same
identical lowest error. Up to 10 sets of resistors may be presented, or
as few as one. More than 10 sets of resistors may produce the same
lowest error, but only the first 10 will be presented.
All sets will produce identical lowest error when used.
Quantization errors in resistor values are inherent to
Javascript. Results should be interpreted to the nearest standard value
when a quantization error appears.