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In this mode, PGA provides a high input impedance, low output impedance, and a voltage gain of approximately one. The block diagram of PGA in this mode is shown in Figure 18-2. This mode is also known as voltage follower, or unity gain mode. Even though this mode does not provide any voltage amplification, this mode is extremely useful because this mode prevents one stage’s input impedance from loading the prior stage’s output impedance. Not only does buffer mode isolate the load from the signal source, but also offers impedance matching between different parts of a circuit. The buffer op-amp also has a low output impedance that can drive a load without being affected by the load's impedance. Moreover, the low output impedance helps to maintain the signal voltage across the load, preventing voltage drops that can affect the performance of the circuit.