SLOA332A July   2023  – September 2024 LMV821-N , LMV831 , OPA2991 , OPA345 , OPA376 , OPA376-Q1 , OPA377 , OPA377-Q1 , OPA4991 , OPA991 , TL074 , TLV376 , TLV9001 , TLV9002 , TS321

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Slew Rate Definition
    1. 1.1 Virtual Ground and Slew Rate
  5. 2 Bipolar Op Amp Slew Rate Example
  6. 3 CMOS Op Amp Slew Rate Example
    1. 3.1 Slew Boost Example 1
    2. 3.2 Slew Boost Example 2
    3. 3.3 Slew Boost Summary
  7. 4 Four Methods to Determine Boost or No Boost Using the Data Sheet
    1. 4.1 Method 1: Compare Slew Rate Versus Gain Bandwidth
    2. 4.2 Method 2: Compare Quiescent Current Versus Similar SR Devices
    3. 4.3 Method 3: Evaluate Large Signal Response
    4. 4.4 Method 4: Evaluate Small Signal Response
  8. 5 Slew Rate Dependencies on Circuit Signal Levels and Op Amp Gain Set by Feedback Network
  9. 6 How Much Output Slew Rate is Needed to Support a Sine Wave or Other Non-step Inputs
  10. 7 Stability Also Plays a Role in Observed Slew Rate
  11. 8 Summary
  12. 9 References
  13. 10Revision History

1 Slew Rate Definition

Slew rate is the fastest output voltage change over time in operational amplifiers, typically measured in units of volts per microsecond, V/µs. Some low-power op amps express slew rate in volts per millisecond, V/ms. The data sheet slew rate (SR) parameter is the rate of change of the output voltage with a large input signal and unity gain setup (unless specifically stated otherwise). This single value is often the only obvious information about slew rate in the data sheet. It is important to know that not all applications experience this magnitude of slew rate. Additionally, it is important to note that slew rate is not a constant value for all inputs and configurations.