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GATE 2026 BM – Question 48

Analog and Digital Electronics · Operational Amplifiers · 2 marks · Multiple choice

For the ideal op-amp circuit shown, find input impedance looking into Vin.

Diagram for GATE 2026 BM question 48
  1. ∞
  2. $-RR_1/R_F$
  3. $RR_F/R_1$
  4. R

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Correct answer: (B) $-RR_1/R_F$

Explanation

The inverting feedback divider gives $V_{out}=(1+R_F/R_1)V_{in}$ because the ideal inputs have equal voltage. Input current flows only through R to the output: $I_{in}=(V_{in}-V_{out})/R=-V_{in}R_F/(RR_1)$. Therefore Zin=Vin/Iin=−RR₁/RF, B, a negative input resistance.

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