Voltage Gain
Definition
Voltage gain represents how much an amplifier increases an input voltage signal and is usually expressed as a ratio or in decibels (dB).
Analogy
Imagine you have a megaphone that amplifies your voice. The voltage gain is like the amplification provided by the megaphone, making your voice louder and easier to hear.
Related terms
Amplifier: An amplifier is an electronic device that increases the amplitude of an input signal to produce a larger output signal.
Gain Bandwidth Product: The gain bandwidth product represents the product of voltage gain and bandwidth, indicating the frequency range over which an amplifier can provide a specified level of gain.
Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp): An operational amplifier is a high-gain electronic device used in various applications, such as amplification, filtering, and mathematical operations.
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