The operational amplifier has become a basic analog building block common to a multitude of electronic functions performed in instrumentation, computation, and control. From the availability of these economical and versatile amplifiers has come a transition in the development of such electronics which has made the operational amplifier a basic component. As is generally the case, however, this rapidly growing new area of electronics has not been accompanied by thorough treatment of the associated technology. Beginning with the Handbook of Operational Amplifier Applications published by Burr-Brown in 1964, several segments of the operational amplifier technology have been given abbreviated coverage.

Operational Amplifiers – Theory and Design, Second Edition presents a systematic circuit design of operational amplifiers. Containing state-of-the-art material as well as the essentials, the book is written to appeal to both the circuit designer and the system designer. It is shown that the topology of all operational amplifiers can be divided into nine main overall configurations. These configurations range from one gain stage up to four or more stages. Many famous designs are evaluated in depth.Additional chapters included are on systematic design of µV-offset operational amplifiers and precision instrumentation amplifiers by applying chopping, auto-zeroing, and dynamic element-matching techniques. Also,  techniques for frequency compensation of amplifiers with high capacitive loads have been added.

 Nearly twice the size of the first edition, this second edition presents the basic principles underlying the use of these important circuits and provides many applications of their use in system design.

 Franco's "Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits, 3e" is intended for a design-oriented course in applications with operational amplifiers and analog ICs. It also serves as a comprehensive reference for practicing engineers.