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non-inverting

non-inverting

7.0
An input that keeps a signal's original sign, order, or phase without flipping it
  • adjective
  • /nɒn-ɪnˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • In this application, a non-inverting amplifier ensures that the output matches the input without any phase shift.

Examples

  • Here we have an operational amplifier connected as a non inverting amplifier.

  • We have our input applied to the non inverting input of the amplifier that corresponds directly.

  • The circuit design uses a non-inverting configuration to maintain the phase of the output signal.

  • To achieve higher gain while preserving signal integrity, choose a non-inverting operational amplifier.

Synonyms

unreversed
vsnon-inverting
1 6.1

Not changed back to the opposite state or direction

is used in technical contexts to keep sign, orientation, or phase unchanged
uninverted
vsnon-inverting
  • Specialized
8.9

A sound or electrical signal that stays the same as the original input

refers to a device or action that preserves orientation rather than signal state

Surface Forms

non-inverting positive

Morphology

non-inverting = inverting (transparent) = non + invert + ing

The productive negator 'non-' attaches to 'inverting' to give the straightforward meaning 'not causing inversion'.

Etymology

Non-inverting comes from non- meaning 'not' and invert meaning 'to turn', a bit like the familiar word 'reverse'. So a non-inverting device or function 'does not flip' the signal but keeps its original sign, order, or phase.