Lec9 2003
Lec9 2003
Lec9 2003
DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER
Differential Amplifier V+ V + A V0 Ri
V0 = A( V+ V )
Differential
The output cannot be larger than the supply voltages, which are not shown. It will limit or clip if we attempt to go too far. We call the limits of the output Slope is A the rails.
upper rail
V+ V
lower rail
Can add negative feedback to perform an operation on input voltages (addition, integration, etc.): operational amplifier
AMPLIFIER ANALYSIS USING CIRCUIT MODEL To analyze an amplifier circuit, you can replace the amplifier with the circuit model, then make sure the output is within rails. Example: Voltage Follower
VIN
Ri VIN
V1
AV1
Ro
V0
A Ri + R o Vo = VIN ( A + 1) Ri + Ro
V0
Vo AV1 V1 = Ro Ri V1 = VIN Vo
ANALYZING OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS: IDEAL ASSUMPTIONS For easier, approximate analysis of op-amp circuits: Rule 1: Assume A = Since Vo finite (limited by rails), Vp-Vn = 0 Rule 2: Assume Ri = No current flows into or out of input (+ and -) terminals Rule 3: Assume Ro = 0 But current can come out of/into amplifier output!
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER: HOW DOES IT DO THAT? Remember: current can flow out of/into op-amp output How? Op-amp is actually connected to positive and negative voltage supplies which set rails and deliver power to output load (via this output current) Utility of Voltage-Follower: If input voltage source cannot provide much power (current), VIN use voltage follower at output to drive a high power load
V0
Step 1: KVL around input loop (involves Vin and op-amp inputs) Use Rule 1: Vp-Vn = 0 Step 2: Find the current in the feedback path Use Rule 2: No current into/out of op-amp inputs Step 3: KVL around output loop (involves Vo and feedback path) Remember current can flow in/out op-amp output
Input Loop
Output Loop
R2 Vo = VIN R1
R3
V0
RF RF RF V0 = V1 V2 V3 R1 R2 R3
IMPORTANT POINTS The amplifier output voltage does not depend on the load (what is attached to the output). The form of the output voltage (the signs of the scaling factors on the input voltages, for example) depends on the amplifier circuit layout. To change the values (magnitudes) of scaling factors, adjust resistor values. Input voltages which are attached to the + (non-inverting) amplifier terminal get positive scaling factors. Inputs attached to the (inverting) terminal get negative scaling factors. You can use these last two principles to design amplifiers which perform a particular function on the input voltages.
NON-INVERTING AMPLIFIER
R2 R1 VIN Vo
R2 VIN Vo = 1 + R1
V0