This application note describes how an amplifier’s open-loop output impedance can be used to calculate an optimal isolation resistance for driving large capacitive loads. An example calculation is applied to select a resistor value to stabilize an amplifier that is oscillating due to a large capacitance at the output. The relationship between open-loop output impedance and capacitive load-drive is explored, and an equation is derived to quickly determine an optimal isolation resistance.
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