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7.10: Basic Op Amp Circuits

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    Learning Objectives

    After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

    • Relate each op amp circuit back to its general feedback form.
    • Detail the general op amp circuit analysis idealizations.
    • Solve inverting and noninverting voltage amplifier circuits for a variety of parameters, including gain and input impedance.
    • Solve voltage/current transducer circuits for a variety of parameters.
    • Solve current amplifier circuits for a variety of parameters.
    • Define the term virtual ground.
    • Analyze and design differential amplifiers.
    • Analyze and design inverting and noninverting summing amplifiers.
    • Discuss how output current capability may be increased.
    • Outline the circuit modifications required for operation from a single polarity power supply.


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