P PeteMcK Member Joined 2002 2024-01-22 1:00 am #1 2024-01-22 1:00 am #1 Hi Guys, please help me understand what the diodes on the output of this op amp are for. It's an optical compressor stage in a bass amp, I assume they're to limit/clamp the output level? Thanks for any light you can shed. Attachments DSCF0033s2.JPG 62.3 KB · Views: 109 rayma Moderator Joined 2011 2024-01-22 1:15 am #2 2024-01-22 1:15 am #2 Simple output clamp. Reactions: PeteMcK P Philbo King Member Joined 2023 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 Keeps the opamp output voltage between the power rail voltages to protect the opamp Reactions: PeteMcK You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link
Hi Guys, please help me understand what the diodes on the output of this op amp are for. It's an optical compressor stage in a bass amp, I assume they're to limit/clamp the output level? Thanks for any light you can shed.
rayma Moderator Joined 2011 2024-01-22 1:15 am #2 2024-01-22 1:15 am #2 Simple output clamp. Reactions: PeteMcK P Philbo King Member Joined 2023 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 Keeps the opamp output voltage between the power rail voltages to protect the opamp Reactions: PeteMcK You must log in or register to reply here.
P Philbo King Member Joined 2023 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 2024-01-22 1:46 am #3 Keeps the opamp output voltage between the power rail voltages to protect the opamp Reactions: PeteMcK
