Operational Amplifier and Amplifier Models

Abstract

Knowledge of major circuit elements (dependent sources) and their υ-i characteristics (Chap. 2)

Problems

1.1 5.1 Amplifier operation and circuit models

5.1.1 Amplifier Operation

Problem 5.1

An operational amplifier has five terminals.

• A. Sketch the amplifier symbol.

• B. Name each of the op-amp terminals and describe its function in one sentence per terminal.

• C. Can the amplifier IC have more than five terminals? Explain.

Problem 5.2

You may wonder about the meaning of the two letters preceding amplifier marking, e.g., LM741. Each of the semiconductor companies has its own abbreviation, e.g., LM for an amplifier designed and manufactured by the National Semiconductor Corporation (acquired by Texas Instruments in 2011), AD for an amplifier manufactured by Analog Devices, MC for STMicroelectronics, TL for Texas Instruments, etc. The same chip, e.g., LM741, may be manufactured by several semiconductor chip makers. The part number is given by a numerical code that is imprinted on the top of the package. An MC1458 amplifier IC chip is shown in the figure below. This IC is a dual operational amplifier. In other words, one such IC package contains two separate operational amplifiers.

• A. Download the amplifier’s datasheet from http://www.datasheetcatalog.com

• B. Redraw the figure to this problem in your notes and label the pins for the non-inverting input, the inverting input, and the output of the operational amplifier #1.

• C. Label pins for $+{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$ and $-{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$.

Problem 5.3

What is the minimum number of pins required for:

• A. The dual operational amplifier (the corresponding IC package contains two separate operational amplifiers)?

• B. The quad operational amplifier (the corresponding IC package contains four separate operational amplifiers)?

Problem 5.4

An operational amplifier has an open-circuit gain of $A=2\times {10}^5$ and is powered by a dual source of ±10 V. It is operated in the open-circuit configuration. What is the amplifier’s open-circuit output voltage υ_out if

• A. ${\upsilon}^{+}=0\mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=0\mathrm{V}$

• B. ${\upsilon}^{+}=+1\mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=+1\mathrm{V}$

• C. ${\upsilon}^{+}=+1\mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=0\mathrm{V}$

• D. ${\upsilon}^{+}=0\mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=-1\mathrm{V}$

• E. ${\upsilon}^{+}=+1\mathrm{mV},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=0\mathrm{V}$

• F. ${\upsilon}^{+}=-1\mathrm{mV},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=0\mathrm{V}$

• G. ${\upsilon}^{+}=10\mu \mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=0\mathrm{V}$

• H. ${\upsilon}^{+}=0\mathrm{V},\kern0.5em {\upsilon}^{-}=10\mu \mathrm{V}$

Problem 5.5

Based on the solution to Problem 5.4, why do you think the operational amplifier is seldom used in the open-loop configuration, at least in analog electronics?

Problem 5.6

Using the website of the National Semiconductor Corporation, determine the maximum and minimum supply voltages (operating with the dual-polarity power supply) for the following amplifier’s ICs:

• A. LM358

• B. LM1458

• C. LM741

Which amplifier IC from the list may be powered by two AAA batteries?

Problem 5.7

Plot to scale the output voltage of the operation amplifier with an open-circuit gain $A=5\times {10}^4$ when the non-inverting input voltage ${\upsilon}^{+}$ changes from −2 mV to +2 mV and the inverting input voltage ${\upsilon}^{-}$ is equal to −1 mV. The amplifier is powered by a ±12-V dual voltage supply. Label the axes.

Problem 5.8

Repeat the previous problem for $A=5\times {10}^5$.

5.1.2 Operational Amplifier Comparator

Problem 5.9

In a circuit shown in the figure below, an operational amplifier is driven by a ±10-V dual power supply (not shown). The open-circuit DC gain of the amplifier is $A=1,000,000$. Sketch to scale the output voltage to the amplifier when

• a) ${V}_{\mathrm{threshold}}=-30\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$

• b) ${V}_{\mathrm{threshold}}=+30\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$

Assume that the amplifier hits the power rails in saturation.

Problem 5.10

Based on the solution to the previous problem, why do you think the operational amplifier in the open-loop configuration may be useful for digital circuits?

Problem 5.11

Solve Problem 5.9 when the input voltage is applied to the inverting input and the threshold voltage is applied to the non-inverting input.

Problem 5.12

The circuit shown in the figure is a zero-level detector. An operational amplifier in the open-loop configuration is driven by a ±10-V dual power supply (not shown). The open-circuit amplifier gain is 100,000. Sketch the output voltage to scale. Assume that the amplifier hits the power rails in saturation.

Problem 5.13

In a circuit shown in the figure below, an operational amplifier is driven by a ±15-V dual power supply (not shown). The open-circuit gain of the amplifier is $A=100,000$. Sketch to scale the output voltage to the amplifier when

• a) ${V}_{\mathrm{threshold}}=0\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$

• b) ${V}_{\mathrm{threshold}}=+4\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$

Assume that the amplifier hits the power rails in saturation.

5.1.3 Amplifier Circuit Model

5.1.4 Ideal-Amplifier Model

Problem 5.14

• A. Draw the circuit model of an operational amplifier.

• B. Describe the meaning of the amplifier as the voltage-controlled voltage source in your own words.

Problem 5.15

For an equivalent amplifier circuit with $A=1500$ shown in the figure below, determine the output voltage given that ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}(t)=1\cos \omega \kern0.1em t\kern0.5em \left[\mathrm{mV}\right]$, ${R}_{\mathrm{S}}=50\kern0.5em \Omega$, ${R}_{\mathrm{L}}=50\kern0.5em \Omega$ for three cases:

• A. ${R}_{\mathrm{in}}=100\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$ and ${R}_{\mathrm{out}}=2\kern0.5em \Omega$.

• B. ${R}_{\mathrm{in}}=50\kern0.5em \Omega$ and ${R}_{\mathrm{out}}=25\kern0.5em \Omega$.

• C. ${R}_{\mathrm{in}}=\infty$ and ${R}_{\mathrm{out}}=0$.

Problem 5.16

Name one reason why we should attempt to:

• A. Make the input resistance (impedance) to the amplifier as high as possible.

• B. Make the output resistance (impedance) to the amplifier as low as possible.

Problem 5.17

• A. List all conditions of the ideal-amplifier model.

• B. What is the short-circuit output current of the ideal amplifier?

Problem 5.18

• A. What is the first summing-point constraint?

• B. What is the equivalent formulation of the first summing-point constraint in terms of the input resistance (impedance) to the amplifier?

Problem 5.19

An amplifier circuit is shown in the figure below. The first summing-point constraint applies. Determine current i₂.

Problem 5.20

An amplifier circuit is shown in the figure below. The first summing-point constraint applies. An ideal operational amplifier has an open-circuit gain of $A=2\times {10}^5$. Determine the output voltage, V_out. You are not allowed to use any of the materials of the next section!

Hint: Denote the unknown voltage at node * by υ*, express υ* in terms of υ_out, and then solve for υ_out.

Problem 5.21

An ECE laboratory project uses the LM358 amplifier IC.

• A. What semiconductor company has developed this chip?

• B. Is the chip from the lab project necessarily manufactured by this company? (See http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/ for manufacturers’ datasheets related to this product.)

• C. Use the Digi-Key distributor’s website and estimate average cost for this amplifier chip (DIP-8 package) in today’s market.

Problem 5.22

An ECE laboratory project uses the TL082 amplifier IC.

• A. What semiconductor company has developed this chip?

• B. Is the chip from the lab project necessarily manufactured by this company? (See http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/ for manufacturers' datasheets related to this product.)

• C. Use the Digi-Key distributor’s website to estimate the average cost for this amplifier chip (DIP-8 package) in today’s market.

1.2 5.2 Negative Feedback

5.2.2 Amplifier Feedback Loop. Second Summing-Point Constraint

5.2.3 Amplifier Circuit Analysis Using Two Summing-point Constraints

Problem 5.23

• A. Name the two summing-point constraints used to solve an amplifier circuit.

• B. Which summing-point constraint remains valid without the negative feedback?

Non-inverting Amplifier

Problem 5.24

• A. Draw the circuit diagram of the basic non-inverting amplifier configuration.

• B. Accurately derive the expression for the amplifier gain in terms of the resistances, assuming an ideal operational amplifier.

Problem 5.25

Using the two summing-point constraints, solve the ideal-amplifier circuit shown in the figure if the input voltage has the value of 2 mV.

• A. Label and determine the currents in the feedback loop.

• B. Determine the output voltage of the amplifier versus the common port.

  

Problem 5.26

Determine the output voltage of the ideal operational amplifier shown in the figure. The amplifier is driven by a ±10-V dual power supply.

Inverting Amplifier

Problem 5.27

• A. Draw the circuit diagram of the basic inverting amplifier configuration.

• B. Give the expression for the amplifier gain in terms of the resistances, assuming an ideal operational amplifier.

Problem 5.28

Using the two summing-point constraints, solve the ideal-amplifier circuit shown in the figure that follows if the input voltage is 1 mV.

• A. Label and determine the currents in the feedback loop.

• B. Determine the output voltage of the amplifier versus the common port.

  

Problem 5.29

Determine the output voltage of the ideal operational amplifier shown in the figure. The amplifier is driven by a ±10-V dual power supply.

Voltage Follower

Problem 5.30

• A. Using only the first summing-point constraint (SPC), solve the circuit shown in the figure, i.e., determine the output voltage of the amplifier versus the common port.

• B. What function does this amplifier have? Why is it important?

  

Exercises on the Use of the Negative Feedback

Problem 5.31

(A review problem) For three basic ideal-amplifier circuits:

Inverting amplifier

Non-inverting amplifier

Voltage follower

(each includes negative feedback) present

• 1. A circuit diagram

• 2. Expression for the amplifier gain

Problem 5.32

Determine the output voltage of amplifier configurations shown in the figure that follows. The amplifier is powered by a ±9-V dual-polarity voltage power supply. Assume an ideal operational amplifier.

Problem 5.33

Each of the circuits shown in the figures below employs negative feedback. Find the output voltage υ_out vs. ground (or common). Hint: The ground symbol in an amplifier circuit usually has the same meaning as the common port.

Problem 5.34

Each of the circuits shown in the figures below employs negative feedback. Find the output voltage V_out vs. ground (or common). Hint: The ground symbol in the amplifier circuit usually has the same meaning as the common port.

Problem 5.35

Each of the circuits shown in the figures below employs an inverting amplifier.

• 1. Solve each circuit (find υ_out) with an input voltage of 1 mV.

• 2. Based on this solution, find the closed-loop voltage gain A_CL of the corresponding amplifier circuit.

  

Problem 5.36

An inverting amplifier that achieves high-gain magnitude with a smaller range of resistance values is shown in the figure below. Find its output voltage υ_out vs. ground (or common port) and the resulting amplifier gain.

Problem 5.37

The amplifier circuit shown in the figure employs negative feedback.

• A. Find the value of the output current i_out if the input current is 1 mA, ${R}_1=9\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega, \kern0.5em {R}_2=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$.

• B. Why do you think this amplifier type is known as the current amplifier? To answer this question quantitatively, analytically express the output current i_out (current through the load) in terms of the unknown input current i_out and two arbitrary resistor values, R_1,2.

  

5.2.4 Mathematics Behind the Second Summing-Point Constraint

Problem 5.38

• A. Derive an expression for the closed-loop gain of the non-inverting amplifier based only on the definition of the output voltage ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}=A\left({\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}^{+}-{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}^{-}\right)$, without using the second summing-point constraint.

• B. Determine the exact gain value when

  $$ A=2\times {10}^5 $$
  $$ {R}_1=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega, {R}_2=9\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega $$

Problem 5.39

• A. Derive an expression for the closed-loop gain of the inverting amplifier based only on the definition of the output voltage ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}=A\left({\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}^{+}-{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}^{-}\right)$, without using the second summing-point constraint.

• B. Determine the exact gain value when

$$ A=2\times {10}^5 $$

$$ {R}_1=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega, {R}_2=10\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega $$

5.2.5 Current Flow in the Amplifier Circuit

Problem 5.40

The amplifier circuit shown in the figure below is powered by a ±9-V dual-polarity voltage power supply.

• A. Redraw the amplifier schematic in your notes.

• B. Show the current direction in every wire of the circuit by an arrow and write the corresponding current value close to each arrow.

Hint: Change the polarity of the input voltage and the voltage sign if you have trouble operating with negative values.

Problem 5.41

Repeat the previous problem for the circuit shown in the figure below.

Problem 5.42

The amplifier shown in the figure below is powered by a ±9-V dual-polarity voltage power supply.

• A. Redraw the amplifier schematic in your notes.

• B. Show the current direction in every wire of the circuit by an arrow and write the corresponding current value close to each arrow.

  

Problem 5.43

Repeat the previous problem when the input voltage to the amplifier is −100 mV.

5.2.6 Multiple-Input Amplifier Circuit: Summing Amplifier

Problem 5.44

By solving the amplifier circuit shown in the figure, fill out the table that follows. Assume that ${R}_0={R}_{\mathrm{F}}/4$, ${R}_1={R}_{\mathrm{F}}/2$, and ${R}_2={R}_{\mathrm{F}}$.

D2, V	D1, V	D0, V	υout, V
0	0	0
0	0	5
0	5	0
0	5	5
5	0	0
5	0	5
5	5	0
5	5	5

Problem 5.45

The amplifier circuit shown in the figure below employs negative feedback. This configuration is known as a three-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) on the base of an R/2R ladder. By solving the amplifier circuit, determine its output voltage in terms of resistances R, R_F, given the input voltages ${D}_0=0\kern0.5em \mathrm{V},{D}_1=0\kern0.5em \mathrm{V},{D}_2=5\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$.

Problem 5.46

By solving the amplifier circuit shown in the following figure, determine its output voltage in terms of resistances R, R_F, given the input voltages ${D}_0=0\kern0.5em \mathrm{V},{D}_1=5\kern0.5em \mathrm{V},{D}_2=0\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$.

1.3 5.3 Amplifier Circuit Design

5.3.1 Choosing Proper Resistance Values

Problem 5.47

State the limitations on the feedback resistances and the output load resistance of an amplifier circuit.

Problem 5.48

The non-inverting amplifier shown in the figure below has been wired in laboratory.

• A. Do you have any concerns with regard to this circuit?

• B. If you do, draw the corrected circuit diagram.

  

5.3.2 Model of a Whole Amplifier Circuit

5.3.3 Input Load Bridging or Matching

Problem 5.49

For three basic amplifier circuits

Inverting amplifier

Non-inverting amplifier

Voltage follower

(each includes negative feedback), present

• 1. A circuit diagram

• 2. An expression for the closed-loop amplifier circuit gain

• 3. An expression for the input resistance (impedance)

• 4. An expression for output resistance (impedance)

Problem 5.50

• A. Explain in your own words the concept of load bridging (impedance bridging).

• B. Which amplifier, the non-inverting or inverting, should be subject to load bridging?

Problem 5.51

An electromechanical sensor is given by its Thévenin equivalent wherein the sensor voltage υ_S is small. The sensor’s equivalent resistance R_S may vary in time; but it is always less than 1 kΩ. An inverting amplifier is needed that generates an amplified version of the sensor’s voltage. The output voltage should be $\approx -100{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}$. Draw the corresponding circuit diagram and specify one possible set of resistor values.

Problem 5.52

Construct an amplifier circuit matched to a 100-Ω load. The amplifier’s gain is $\left|{A}_{\mathrm{CL}}\right|=100$. The sign of the gain (positive or negative) is not important and the input AC signal.

Hint: Multiple solutions many exist. Present at least two solutions.

Problem 5.53

Find the input resistance (impedance) to the amplifier circuit shown in the figure below.

Problem 5.54

Find the input resistance (impedance) to the amplifier circuit shown in the figure below.

5.3.4 Cascading Amplifier Stages

Problem 5.55

For the amplifier circuit shown in the figure, find the output voltage and the input resistance (show units).

Problem 5.56

A sensor with Thévenin voltage (source voltage) ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}=2.5\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$ shown in the figure is to be connected to an amplifier circuit. An amplified replica of the sensor’s voltage, ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}\approx 1000\kern0.15em {\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}$, is needed at the circuit’s output.

• A. Present one possible circuit diagram and specify all necessary resistor values.

• B. Present another (distinct) circuit diagram and specify all necessary resistor values.

  

Problem 5.57

An amplifier in the configuration shown in the figure below is connected to a sensor with Thévenin (source) voltage ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}=25\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$. An amplified replica of the sensor’s voltage, ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}\approx -100\kern0.15em {\upsilon}_{\mathrm{S}}$, is needed at the output.

• A. Do you have any concerns with regard to this circuit?

• B. If you do, draw an appropriate circuit diagram.

Problem 5.58

An amplifier circuit is needed with the closed-loop gain ${A}_{\mathrm{CL}}=+1000$. The input resistance (impedance) to the circuit should be 5 kΩ. Present two alternative circuit diagrams and specify the necessary resistor values. The first circuit must use inverting amplifiers and the second circuit-non-inverting amplifiers.

Problem 5.59

An amplifier circuit is needed with the closed-loop gain ${A}_{\mathrm{CL}}=+10,000$. The input resistance (impedance) to the circuit should be as high as possible. Present the corresponding circuit diagram and specify the necessary resistor values.

Problem 5.60

An amplifier circuit is needed with a positive gain of 1000 ± 20 %. The input resistance (impedance) to the circuit should be 1 kΩ. Present the circuit diagram and specify the necessary resistor values including tolerance.

Problem 5.61

An amplifier circuit is needed with a positive gain of 5000 ± 5 %. The input resistance (impedance) should be as high as possible. Present one possible circuit diagram and specify the necessary resistor values including tolerance.

5.3.5 Amplifier DC Imperfections and Their Cancellation

Problem 5.62

Determine the output voltage to nonideal operational amplifier circuits (with the nonzero input offset voltage) shown in the figures below.

Problem 5.63

Determine the output voltage to nonideal operational amplifier circuits (with nonzero input currents) shown in the figures below. The input terminal is connected directly to the common terminal (grounded). The strength of every bias current source is 100 nA.

Hint: The upper bias current source does not contribute to the solution.

Problem 5.64

For the amplifier circuit shown in the figure below, determine the output voltage. Use ${R}_1={R}_2=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$.

Problem 5.65

In the previous problem, denote the terminal voltage of 2 mV by V_off, the input voltage of 1 mV by υ_in, the output voltage by υ_out, and the amplifier gain by A_CL. Derive an analytical formula that determines V_off in terms of V_in given that the output voltage υ_out to the amplifier is exactly zero.

Problem 5.66

For the amplifier circuit shown in the figure below, determine the output voltage. Use ${R}_1=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$ and ${R}_2=4\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$.

Problem 5.67

In the previous problem, denote the terminal voltage of 4 mV by V_off, the input voltage of 5 mV by υ_in, the output voltage by υ_out, and the amplifier gain by A_CL. Derive an analytical formula that determines V_off in terms of υ_in given that the output voltage to the amplifier is exactly zero.

Problem 5.68

For the circuit shown in the figure below:

• A. Determine the output voltage of the nonideal operational amplifier circuit (with the nonzero input offset voltage).

• B. Does the amplifier circuit really follow the ideal-amplifier circuit law: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}={A}_{\mathrm{CL}}{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}$?

• C. What happens if the input voltage changes from 10 mV to 20 mV?

  

Problem 5.69

Solve the previous problem with the offset voltage in the feedback loop changed from 6 mV to 5 mV.

Problem 5.70

In problem 5.68, denote the terminal voltage of 6 mV by V_off, the input voltage of 10 mV by υ_in, the input offset voltage by V_OS, the output voltage by υ_out, and the amplifier gain by A_CL. Derive an analytical formula that determines V_off in terms of V_OS given that the output voltage υ_out to the amplifier must exactly follow the ideal-amplifier gain law: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}={A}_{\mathrm{CL}}{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}$.

Problem 5.71

For two nonideal operational amplifier circuits (with the nonzero input offset voltage) shown in the figures below, determine the necessary offset voltage, V_off, which ensures that the output voltage, υ_out, to the amplifier exactly follows the ideal-amplifier gain law: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{out}}={A}_{\mathrm{CL}}{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{in}}$. You need to express this voltage in terms of other circuit parameters that are given in figures a) and b).

5.3.6 DC-Coupled Single-Supply Amplifier

Problem 5.72

For the single-supply amplifier circuit shown in the figure:

• A. Determine the output voltage versus circuit ground (the negative terminal of the voltage power supply).

• B. What potential problem do you see with this circuit? How could you fix it?

  

Problem 5.73

For the single-supply amplifier circuit shown in the figure:

• A. Determine the output voltage versus circuit ground (the negative terminal of the voltage power supply).

• B. Do you see any problem with this circuit?

  

1.4 5.4 Difference and Instrumentation Amplifiers

5.4.1 Differential Input Signal to an Amplifier

Problem 5.74

The model of an input signal from a three-terminal sensing device is shown in the figure below. What are the differential and common-mode voltages at terminals a and b?

Problem 5.75

The Wheatstone bridge in Fig. 5.27 is connected to $\pm {V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$ rails instead of $+{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$ and ground. Furthermore, ${R}_2=1.1{R}_1$, $R(x)=1.1{R}_3$, and ${V}_{\mathrm{CC}}=6\;\mathrm{V}$. What are the differential and common-mode voltages?

Problem 5.76

The Wheatstone bridge in Fig. 5.27 is connected to ground and $-{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$ rails instead of $+{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}$ and ground. Given that ${R}_2=1.05{R}_1$, $R(x)=1.05{R}_3$, and ${V}_{\mathrm{CC}}=6\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$, determine the differential and common-mode voltages.

5.4.2 Difference Amplifier

Problem 5.77

Design a difference amplifier with a differential gain of 20. Present the circuit diagram and specify one possible set of resistor values. In the circuit diagram, label the input voltages as υ_a, υ_b and express the output voltage in terms of υ_a, υ_b.

Problem 5.78

Repeat the previous problem for a differential gain of 100.

Problem 5.79

Find the output voltage to the difference-amplifier circuits shown in the figures below. Assume the ideal-amplifier model and exact resistance values.

Problem 5.80

Your technician needs to control a process using two sensors with output voltages υ₁ and υ₂, respectively. The weighted difference in sensor reading, $\upsilon =1{\upsilon}_1-0.5{\upsilon}_2$, is critical for the product quality. The technician reads voltage υ₁ and then voltage υ₂ and then uses a calculator to find υ. Help the technician, i.e., sketch for him a difference-amplifier circuit that will directly output υ to the DMM. The negative terminal of the DMM is always grounded. Specify one possible set of resistor values.

Problem 5.81

Repeat the previous problem when the weighted difference in sensor reading, $\upsilon =10{\upsilon}_1-5{\upsilon}_2$, needs to be processed.

Problem 5.82

For the circuit shown in the figure, find the output voltage if the input voltages are ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}=1\;\mathrm{V}$ and ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}=1.01\;\mathrm{V}$, respectively. Assume the ideal-amplifier model and exact resistance values.

Problem 5.83

• A. For the circuits shown in the figures below, find the output voltage if the input voltages are ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}=1\;\mathrm{V}$ and ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}=1\;\mathrm{V}$, respectively Assume the ideal amplifier and exact resistance values.

• B. What is the value of the common-mode gain in every case?

  

Problem 5.84

For the difference-amplifier circuit shown in the figure below, find the differential-mode resistance (impedance) to the amplifier. The differential-mode resistance is defined as the ratio of a voltage of a power supply placed between terminals a and b to the current that flows through this power supply.

5.4.3 Instrumentation Amplifier

Problem 5.85

• A. Why is the original difference amplifier not used as an instrumentation amplifier?

• B. Why is the circuit in Fig. 5.31 not used as the instrumentation amplifier?

Problem 5.86

• A. Find the differential gain and the common-mode gain for the amplifier circuit shown in Fig. 5.32. The differential output voltage is ${\upsilon_{\mathrm{a}}}^{\ast }-{\upsilon_{\mathrm{b}}}^{\ast }$, and the common-mode output voltage is $0.5\left({\upsilon_{\mathrm{a}}}^{\ast }+{\upsilon_{\mathrm{b}}}^{\ast}\right)$.

• B. Find the differential gain and the common-mode gain for the amplifier circuit shown in Fig. 5.31.

Problem 5.87

Design an instrumentation amplifier with a differential gain of 210. Present the corresponding circuit diagram and specify one possible set of resistance values. In the circuit diagram, label the input voltages as υ_a, υ_b and express the output voltage in terms of υ_a, υ_b.

Problem 5.88

Design an instrumentation amplifier with a differential gain of 1010. Present the corresponding circuit diagram and specify one possible set of resistor values. In the circuit diagram, label the input voltages as υ_a, υ_b and express the output voltage in terms of υ_a, υ_b.

Problem 5.89

The following voltages are measured: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}=3.750\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$ and ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}=3.748\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$. Find voltages versus circuit ground (common port of the dual supply) for every labeled node in the circuit shown in the figure below. The amplifier circuit is powered by a $\pm 10-\mathrm{V}$ dual supply. Assume exact resistance values and the ideal-amplifier model.

Problem 5.90

Repeat the previous problem when node 1 is grounded.

Problem 5.91

The following voltages are measured: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}=5.000\;\mathrm{V}\ \mathrm{and}\kern0.5em {\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}=5.001\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$. Find voltages versus circuit ground (common port of the dual supply) for every labeled node in the circuit shown in the figure below. The amplifier circuit is powered by a $\pm 10-\mathrm{V}$ dual supply. Assume exact resistance values and the ideal-amplifier model.

Problem 5.92

Repeat the previous problem when node 1 is grounded.

Problem 5.93

The following voltages are measured: ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}=5.000\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$ and ${\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}=5.001\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$. Find voltages versus circuit ground (common port of the dual supply) for every labeled node in the circuit shown in the figure below. The amplifier circuit is powered by a $\pm 10-\mathrm{V}$ dual supply. Assume exact resistance values and the ideal-amplifier model.

Problem 5.94

• A. Find the output voltage for the amplifier circuit shown in the figure below.

• B. Denote the input voltage of 0.1 V by υ_a, the input voltage of 0.08 V by υ_b, the 10-kΩ resistor by R₁, the 40-kΩ resistor by R₂, and the 10-kΩ resistor by R_G. Express the output voltage in the general form, in terms of two input voltages and the resistances.

  

1.5 5.5 General Feedback Systems

5.5.1 Signal-flow Diagram of a Feedback System

5.5.2 Closed-Loop Gain and Error Signal

Problem 5.95

The block diagram of Fig. 5.36 is applied to a voltage amplifier.

• A. Given the input signal ${x}_{\mathrm{in}}=10\kern0.5em \mathrm{mV}$, the error signal ${x}_{\mathrm{e}}=1\kern0.5em \upmu \mathrm{V}$, and the output signal ${x}_{\mathrm{out}}=1\kern0.5em \mathrm{V}$, determine the open-loop gain and the feedback factor.

• B. Given the ratio of input to error signal ${x}_{\mathrm{in}}/{x}_{\mathrm{e}}=100$ and the feedback factor of 0.1, determine the open-loop gain.

Problem 5.96

The open-loop gain A in Fig. 5.36 varies between two extreme values of $A=10,000\pm 2,000$ (±20 % gain variation) depending on the system parameters. The forward gain block is used in the closed-loop configuration with the feedback factor β of 0.1. Determine the two extreme values of the closed-loop gain, A_CL.

Problem 5.97

The open-loop gain A in Fig. 5.36 is 100,000. The forward gain block is used in the closed-loop configuration with the feedback factor β of 1. Determine the error signal, x_e, if the input voltage signal is 1 mV.

Problem 5.98

The closed-loop gain of a non-inverting amplifier circuit with ${R}_1=1\kern0.15em \mathrm{k}\Omega, {R}_2=100\kern0.5em \mathrm{k}\Omega$ is 99. Determine the open-circuit gain A of the amplifier chip.

5.5.3 Application of General Theory to Voltage Amplifiers with Negative Feedback

5.5.4 Voltage, Current, Transresistance, and Transconductance Amplifiers with the Negative Feedback

Problem 5.99

Derive the gain Eqs. (5.69) for the amplifier circuits shown in Fig. 5.38.

Problem 5.100

The circuit shown in the figure that follows is a feedback transconductance amplifier. Express i_out in terms of υ_in.

Problem 5.101

The amplifier circuit shown in the figure that follows is the Howland current source widely used in biomedical instrumentation; its output is the current through the load resistance.

• A. Classify the amplifier circuit in terms of four basic amplifier topologies and mention the most important circuit features.

• B. Derive its gain equation ${i}_{\mathrm{out}}=\left({\upsilon}_{\mathrm{a}}-{\upsilon}_{\mathrm{b}}\right)/{R}_2$ given that ${R}_1/{R}_3={R}_2/{R}_4$.