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© N. B. Dodge 01/12 ENGR 2105 – Signal Amplification 1. Introduction and Goal: Amplifiers increase the power (amplitude) of an electrical signal. They are used in audio and video systems and appliances.

Amplifiers are designed to amplify signals within a frequency range. Today, we study an operational amplifier and use it to amplify a sinusoidal signal. 2. Equipment List: Required instruments and components are shown below. • Multisim 3. Experimental Theory: Amplifiers increase signal strength (Figure 1) due to power from an external source, unlike the passive circuit elements that we have studied so far.

We won’t cover amplifier internals but instead concentrate on the fundamentals of operation. 3.1 Theory of the operational amplifier: Figure 2 shows a basic “op amp.†3.1.1 The op amp has inverting and non-inverting inputs (─ and +), an output, and two power inputs, +V and ─V (DC voltages). It has no ground (or 0 V) input, but you can use power supply ground to attach to the ground lead of the oscilloscope probe. 3.1.2 An op amp cannot have an output larger than its power supply voltages. If the +V DC voltage is, for example, +15V., then the output cannot possibly exceed +15V.

If the output would have a swing of more than ±15 V or more, the output voltage swing will be clipped (Figure 3). In practice, clipping occurs when the output of the op amp is much less © N. B. Dodge 01/12 than the ± supply voltage. A good rule of thumb is that the op amp output should limited to about 60-70% of the supply voltage limits.

3.1.3 The amount of amplification of an op amp is called gain. The maximum gain of most operational amplifiers is very large (usually > 100,000). Op amp gain can be reduced to a useful range by “negative feedback,†which is discussed below. 3.1.4 If op amp output is between ±0.6V, (± V = the DC power levels), it is operating in its “linear gain region.†Thus, amplification is constant and linear. Output is K times the input, where K a constant, as shown in Figure 4.

3.1.5 Important op amp characteristics: (1) high input resistance, (~ 1 MegΩ), and (2) low output impedance (a few hundred Ω or less). 3.1.6 With its high gain, low output resistance and high input impedance, the op amp is easy to analyze if we assume: (1) Input impedance is infinite (→∞), (2) output impedance → 0, (3) gain →∞. 3.2 Negative Feedback: With such high K, the op amp would only be useful to amplify only tiny inputs. To amplify larger inputs, we can use negative feedback to lower K. 3.2.1 In Figure 5, the input is vi(t) and the output signal is vO(t).

The circuit resistors are Ri (input resistor), Rf (feedback resistor), and RL (load resistor). Input voltages are ±V. 3.2.2 Using assumptions of 3.1.6: Since amplifier input impedance is large, we assume input current is negligible: in = 0. Since vp = 0 (ground = 0V), and since in is 0, then vn = vp = 0. These are approximations, but they are close enough for our analysis. © N.

B. Dodge 01/.2.3 By Kirchoff’s current node law ∑ð‘–ð‘›ð‘œð‘‘ð‘’ = 0, “Node n†(Figure 6). Then ð‘–ð‘– + ð‘–ð‘“ = ð‘–ð‘›. Since in = 0, then ð‘–ð‘– + ð‘–ð‘“ = 0. From the Figure 5, ð‘–ð‘“ = (ð‘£ð‘‚ − ð‘£ð‘›) ð‘…ð‘“â„ )and ð‘–ð‘– = (ð‘£ð‘– − ð‘£ð‘›) ð‘…ð‘†â„ .

But ð‘£ð‘› = ð‘£ð‘ = 0, so that ð‘–ð‘“ = ð‘£ð‘‚ ð‘…ð‘“â„ and ð‘–ð‘– = ð‘£ð‘– ð‘…ð‘–â„ . 3.3 Discovery Exercise: In your worksheet, use the information above to develop a formula for the gain, which you will use in the exercises below. 4. Pre-Work: Prior to lab, watch the lecture (link on eCampus) and complete the worksheet. 5.

Experimental Procedure: 5.1 Negative Feedback Amplifier:. 5.1.1 In Multisim, select the “UA741†op amp from the “Analog → OpAmps†menu. 5.1.2 For the input resistor, use a resistor of resistance Ri = 1 kΩ 5.1.3 Set up the feedback resistor for an amplification of K=10 (technically ─10). Based on the 1kΩ value of Ri, use your formula for K to select the feedback resistor, Rf, and connect it as shown in the video. 5.1.4 Use a 1kΩ resistor for the load resistor. (Since there is very little current in this circuit, your choice for load resistor does not matter.) 5.1.5 Place your ground connection and a voltage probe to measure the voltage across the Load Resistor.

5.1.6 Place a voltage probe to measure the voltage from the voltage source. © N. B. Dodge 01/.1.7 Set the AC Voltage source to to 1 Vp = 0.5 Volts at 1000 Hz. 5.1.8 Start the simulation. 5.1.9 Use the “Grapher†to see the input and output AC signals.

5.1.10 If resistor selection is correct, the output should be ~ 5 Vp. Is your output that value? Note input and output peak voltages on your data sheet. Calculate gain using selected resistor values. Are they close?

5.1.11 Take a screen shot of your Multisim circuit and include it in your lab report. 5.1.12 Change feedback resistor for a gain of ~ 50. 5.1.13 Change the AC Voltage Source to a peak voltage of 100 mV. Start the simulation and check the output In the grapher. Record second resistor value calculated for K=50.

5.1.14 Take a screen shot of your Multisim circuit and include it in your lab report. 5.1.15 The op amp is an inverting amplifier in negative-feedback mode. Looking at the Grapher, you should see that the phase of the output is 180 degrees from the input. 5.2 Design Exercise (Hint: Related to the activity you did in the Worksheet )– A Non-Inverting Amplifier: What if you need a non- inverting amplifier (one that does not produce an output that is 180 degrees out of phase with the input)? 5.2.1 Design a non-inverting op amp circuit with a gain of 100, using resistors and a second op amp.

You can still use the equation that you developed for the earlier design. Note: to preserve the condition that the op amp output voltage be no more than about 60-70% of the power supply maximum input voltages, the input should have a peak voltage of no more than 50 mV. 5.2.2 Hints: (1) When amplifiers are cascaded (the output of the 1st op amp is fed into the input resistor of the 2nd op amp), their gains multiplie Total Gain = (Gain from Op Amp 1) x (Gain from Op Amp 2). 5.2.3 Hints: (2) Each negative-feedback op amp inverts the signal. 5.2.4 After demonstrating amplifier circuit, the experiment is complete.

5.2.5 Take a screen shot of your Multisim circuit and include it in your lab report. © N. B. Dodge 01/. Laboratory Area Cleanup: Wash your hands! 7.

Writing the Laboratory Report: In your report, do the following: 7.1 Discuss gain characteristics of the op amp. Did your amplification formula work? 7.2 How did the calculated gain and actual gain compare? 7.3 How accurate was the amplification in your non-inverting circuit? 7.4 What, if any, problems did you encounter? © N.

B. Dodge 01/12 Op Amp Worksheet 1. Operational amplifiers have several basic characteristics, including high input impedance (~ 1 Mega Ω), low output impedance (typically < 500 Ω), and a specific gain range. What is a typical gain of an op amp in common devices (you may need to do some research)? 2.

The gain of an amplifier is a measure of its ability to add power to a signal. Based on information in the Lecture and/or Theory portion of lab, write down a simple gain formula in terms of input signal and output voltage: 3. The formula you develop above gives the gain of the negative feedback amplifier, allowing you to set the amount of gain that it will provide. Suppose you have two inverting amplifiers with gains of ð¾1 = −10 and ð¾2 = −20, and you connect the output of the first to the input of the second. What is the overall gain of this “cascaded†set of two amplifiers?

Is the result positive or negative? Is the output from the second output in phase or out of phase with the original signal? Op Amp Data Sheet This data sheet is for your convenience. It should not be copy/pasted into your report. Instead, the information you enter in the data sheet should be neatly typed into your report.

1. We developed an equation for the gain K of an op amp operated in negative- feedback mode using the values of the input resistor and feedback resistor. Write that formula below: ð¾ = ð‘£ð‘‚ ð‘£ð‘– = __________________________ 2. Calculated Gain ( = ð‘£ð‘œ ð‘£ð‘–â„ ) using the resistor values from the lab: _____________ 3. AC input signal (Vp): __________________________ 4.

Measured value of amplifier output voltage (Vp): ________________________ 5. Calculated Gain ( = ð‘£ð‘œ ð‘£ð‘–â„ ) using measured values in #3 and #4 above: _______ 6. Resistor value of for gain of 50: ___________________ 7. Amplitude of input AC signal (Vp): __________________________ 8. Amplitude of Amplifier output (Vp): _____________ 9.

Gain ( = ð‘£ð‘œ ð‘£ð‘–â„ ) using measured values #7 and #8: ___________________ 10. Non-inverting amplifier design: State below how you did this. What were the resistor values for your circuit? You can use screen shots from Multisim. 11.

Did you use both op amps in the non-inverting amplifier? If so, show the circuit as a screen shot from Multisim.

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Introduction

Amplifiers play a critical role in modern electronic devices, serving to boost the power and amplitude of electrical signals. This report summarizes an experimental study of operational amplifiers (op-amps), focusing on their characteristics, functioning principles, and practical applications in amplifying sinusoidal signals. The goal is to better understand the gain characteristics of op-amps through hands-on experimentation using Multisim simulations, testing both inverting and non-inverting amplifier configurations.

Theory

Operational Amplifier Basics

An operational amplifier consists of two inputs (inverting and non-inverting), an output, and power supply inputs. The amplification of an op-amp depends fundamentally on its gain (K) (Sedra & Smith, 2015). The gain can be adjusted through feedback mechanisms, with negative feedback being a technique to stabilize and set the desired gain level (Rashid, 2017).
1. Gain and Feedback: The operational amplifier has a high intrinsic gain (in the order of 100,000 or more) and a large input impedance (often around 1 Megaohm) (Boylestad & Nashelsky, 2013). It is vital to work within its linear region of operation to avoid clipping, which occurs when the voltage exceeds the limits of the power supply (Rizzoni, 2012).
2. Negative Feedback in Inverting Amplifiers: The output signal of an inverting amplifier is 180 degrees out of phase with the input signal. The gain for a negative feedback setup can be expressed as:
\[
K = -\frac{R_f}{R_i}
\]
Where \( R_f \) is the feedback resistor and \( R_i \) is the input resistor (Noll, 2015).
3. Non-Inverting Amplifiers: A non-inverting amplifier configuration does not invert the signal. Its gain can be derived as follows:
\[
K = 1 + \frac{R_f}{R_i}
\]
This configuration allows for amplification without phase inversion (Horowitz & Hill, 2015).

Equipment Used

- Multisim Software: For circuit simulation and analysis.
- Resistors: Various values to adjust gain.
- Voltage Sources: AC and DC sources for testing.
- Oscilloscope/Graphing Tool: To visualize the input and output signals.

Experimental Procedure

Inverting Amplifier Configuration

1. Circuit Setup: In Multisim, the UA741 op-amp was selected. An input resistor of \( R_i = 1 k\Omega \) was connected in series, while the feedback resistor was adjusted to achieve a gain \( K = -10 \) by calculating \( R_f \) as:
\[
R_f = -10 \cdot R_i = 10 k\Omega
\]
2. Simulation Settings: The AC voltage source was set to a peak voltage of 0.5V at 1000 Hz. The output voltage was expected to be around 5V peak (V_p).
3. Output Analysis: Measurements indicated that the op-amp successfully provided the expected output of approximately 5V. The calculated gain matched closely with the actual gain of \( K = \frac{V_{out}}{V_{in}} = -10 \).

Non-Inverting Amplifier Configuration

1. Circuit Design: For the non-inverting amplifier, two op-amps were cascaded to produce a total gain of 100 by connecting the output of the first to the input of the second. Given the configuration, the gain for each amplifier was set to 10 using:
\[
K_1 = K_2 = 10 = 1 + \frac{R_f}{R_i}
\]
Therefore, resistors were selected such that both \( R_f \) and \( R_i \) achieved this gain.
2. Input Voltage Adjustment: An input peak voltage of 50 mV was used to ensure that the output did not exceed the supply voltage limits and potentially lead to clipping.
3. Results Interpretation: The output from the cascaded op-amps showed an output voltage close to 5V, confirming that the amplifier circuit performed as intended.

Observations and Results

Gain and Performance Metrics

1. Inverting Amplifier:
- Input voltage (V_p): 0.5V
- Measured output voltage (V_p): -5V
- Calculated gain: \( K = \frac{-5V}{0.5V} = -10 \)
2. Non-Inverting Amplifier:
- Input voltage (V_p): 50mV
- Measured output voltage (V_p): 5V
- Calculated gain: \( K = \frac{5V}{50mV} = 100 \)

Issues Encountered

The primary challenge involved ensuring proper resistor values were selected to achieve the desired gains. There was also careful attention needed to ensure that values remained within safe limits to avoid clipping in the output signals.

Conclusion

The experimental analysis using an operational amplifier showed successful application in both inverting and non-inverting configurations. The amplification formulas used proved effective, yielding results that aligned with theoretical expectations. The operational amplifier's characteristics, such as high input impedance and low output impedance, were confirmed during practical observations. The activity reinforced understanding of op-amps' functionalities and provided valuable insights into their applications in electronic circuit design.

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