

Verify the amplification visually, connect two identical LEDs (use the larger

TheĬombination of the two would cause total destructive interference. Signal would just be the same as the input, only inverted. Is this range? Note that if the amplification was 1, then the return Range of amplifications match what you would predict from the Pot. Record a few images like the one above for your report. The image below shows a sinusoidal input and its correspondingĭifferent amplifications and signals (triangle, square, DC Voltage.etc.). Sine wave and try toggling the potentiometer and note the amplification The input and output signals on separate scopes in Data Studio. Sensor to the input signal on the Op Amp. Attach the resistors and connect the input to the Pasco PowerĪmplifier and the Output to a Voltage Sensor. Of the Op Amp to the power lines using small connector wires (see pin diagramĪbove). + and - lines are at +12V and -12V respectively. #1: Build the Inverting Amplifier shown above.Īttach the Op Amp, connect 4 pins on either side of one of the breadboard

However, because the sign is negative, the output signal inverts the input signal. Then a 5V input signal would be amplified to a -25V output signal. Rewriting this, including the sign change, we Must equal V out/R f and they must be opposite in sign, so There to be no current in the (-) input, the output has to block the currentĬoming from input. Let's assume that the (+) input goes to ground. These two rules, we can understand how the Inverting Amplifier above The output of the Op Amp will do anything it can to try to make the Voltage (Note that the ratio of Resistances = Amplifier Gain)Īmp is governed by two "Golden Rules", which are approximately true: Operational Amplifier showing (+) & (-) Input Pins, supplied Voltages and Output (left)
