Operational amplifier applications
Summing amplifier
Instrumentation amplifier
Integrating amplifier
Some sensors output a current rather than a voltage Some sensors output a current rather than a voltage. The most common sensor of this type is the photodiode which has a current output proportional to the amount of light shining on it. The purpose of the signal conditioning circuitry is to convert the current output of the sensor to a voltage. Photocell Connected to a Current Amplifier
Differentiating amplifier
OPAMP in Non-linear configurations Precision rectifier Although there are some limitations, this super diode circuit behaves like an ideal diode for the load RL
OPAMP in Non-linear configurations Precision rectifier (Improved Circuit) transfer characteristic
Peak detector With little modifications basic precision rectifier can be used also for detecting peak levels of signal. In the following circuit a capacitor keeps the peak voltage level of signal and switch can be used for resetting detected level.
OPAMP in Non-linear configurations Logarithmic output
OPAMP in Non-linear configurations Exponential configuration
The effect of using a Schmitt trigger (B) instead of a comparator (A).
Schmitt trigger Link to Simulation
Schmitt trigger with inverting hysteretic switching characteristic Link to Simulation 1 2 switching thresholds are:
A practical Schmitt trigger configuration
Use as an oscillator 1 2