Electrical and Electronic Technology

LAB 9
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER

9.1 Objectives
(a) To construct the operational amplifier as a non-inverting amplifier and inverting
amplifier
(b) To measure the voltage gain of a non-inverting amplifier and an inverting
amplifier

9.2 Equipment and components

(a) Resistors : 1k and 10k
(b) Op-Amp : 741
(c) DC Voltage Supply
(d) Digital Multimeter
(e) Waveform Generator
(f) Oscilloscope
(g) Breadboard
(h) Wires
(i) Probes

9.3 Introduction
An operational amplifier is a very high gain amplifier having very high input impedance,
and low output impedance. Figure 9.1 shows a basic op-amp.

Positive power supply

Non-Inverting input
Output
Inverting input

Negative power supply

Figure 9.1: Basic Op-Amp

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9.3.1 Non-Inverting Amplifier

Figure 9.2 shows op-amp circuit that operates as a non-inverting op-amp with its voltage
gain is given as in equation 9.1.

VO R1 + R f Rf
= = 1+ (9.1)
Vi R1 R1

Figure 9.2: Non-inverting Op-Amp

9.3.2 Inverting Amplifier

Figure 9.3 shows op-amp circuit that acts as inverting amplifier with its voltage gain is
given as in equation 9.2.

VO Rf
=− (9.2)
Vi R1

Figure 9.3: Inverting Op-Amp

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9.4 Experiment – Non-inverting Amplifier

1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 9.4. Ensure all connections are correct as any
misconnection will cause damage to the op-amp (IC 741).

10k

Figure 9.4 Non-inverting Amplifier circuit connection

2. Switch on the waveform generator and set its operating frequency fo=1 kHz and
voltage amplitude Vi = 0.4 Vpp.
3. Switch on the power supply.
4. Using an oscilloscope, measure Vi and Vo voltages, and calculate its voltage gain.
Take the pictures of their waveforms.
5. Calculate its voltage gain using the resistor values, i.e. Rf and R1.
6. Discuss your observation by comparing the voltage gain obtained from Step 4 and
Step 5.

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9.5 Experiment – Inverting Amplifier

1. Assemble the circuit shown in Figure 9.5. Ensure all connections are correct as any
misconnection will cause damage to the op-amp (IC 741).

10k

Figure 9.5 Inverting Amplifier circuit connection

2. Switch on the waveform generator and set its operating frequency fo=1 kHz and
voltage amplitude Vi = 0.4 Vpp.
3. Switch on the power supply.
4. Using an oscilloscope, measure Vi and Vo voltages, and calculate its voltage gain.
Take the pictures of their waveforms.
5. Calculate its voltage gain using the resistor values, i.e. Rf and R1.
6. Discuss your observation by comparing the voltage gain obtained from Step 4 and
Step 5.

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9.6 Questions
1. Calculate the input voltage Vi given that the output voltage Vo = 2 V as in Figure 9.6.

Figure 9.6

2. Calculate the output voltage Vo, given that the input voltage Vi = -0.3 V in Figure 9.7.

Figure 9.7

Pin-Out Connection

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