Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

Instrumentation amplifiers, operational amplifiers (op amps), and buffer amplifiers are all types of integrated circuits (ICs) that are used to amplify or otherwise manipulate electrical signals. Instrumentation amplifiers are a type of differential amplifier that is designed to amplify small, low-level signals in a precise and accurate manner. They are commonly used in applications such as medical instrumentation, test and measurement equipment, and industrial process control. Op amps are a type of voltage amplifier that is designed to provide high gain and high bandwidth, and are commonly used in a wide range of analog circuits and systems. Buffer amps, also known as unity gain amplifiers, are a type of amplifier that is designed to provide high output impedance and low input impedance, and are often used to isolate or buffer a circuit from other circuits in a system.