Noise Considerations in an Amplifier

 

Noise Sources

VN

Input voltage noise

VN+

Positive input current noise

VJN-R1

Johnson noise in R1

VJN-R2

Johnson noise in R2

VJN-R3

Johnson noise in R3

VJN-RX

√(4KTRX)

 

Noise Source

Noise in Voltage

Noise Gain

Input Voltage Noise

VN

1 + R1 / R2

-Input Current Noise

IN- x R1

1

+Input Current Noise

IN+ x R3

1 + R1 / R2

Johnson Noise in R1

√(4KTR1)

1

Johnson Noise in R2

√(4KTR2)

-R1 / R2 (inverting)

Johnson Noise in R3

√(4KTR3)