Which Op-amp IC possessed the potential to tackle & overcome the drawbacks of first generation Op-amps?

Q.  Which Op-amp IC possessed the potential to tackle & overcome the drawbacks of first generation Op-amps?
- Published on 23 Oct 15

a. μ A702
b. μ A709
c. μ A741
d. MC1537

ANSWER: μ A741
 
The inceptional phase of first generation was initiated with the utility of IC op-amp 709. Several drawbacks related to performance characteristics were highlighted like no protection to short circuits, latch-up problem and absence of external frequency-compensating network for stable operation. All these major shortcomings were tackled by an internally compensated op-amp IC741 which had a provision of short-circuit protection, absence of latch-up problem & highly stable & proficient at the operational level. Hence, it is also regarded as 'Second-generation Op-amp'.

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