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Definition of "Rail-to-Rail"

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geomit

Electrical
May 27, 2003
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When you look at an Operational Amplifier datasheet.
What does the phrase "Rail-to-Rail" mean?

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It should mean that the output will go nearly to the plus/minus voltage supplies. Many op-amps end up several volts inside the supply rails.

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