Op-Amp as Differentiator

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Operational amplifier as Differentiator

The operational amplifier as a differentiator has a capacitor at its input. This input capacitor blocks DC voltage and low frequencies.

Operational amplifier as Differentiator

Operational amplifier as Differentiator

The capacitor causes a phase shift between voltage and current of 90° (voltage lagging by 90°, i.e. -90°). Since the amplifier circuit additionally phase shifts the signal by 180°, the resulting phase shift at the output is +90°.