Electronics: Operational Amplifier and its Applications

Master the skill of designing analog circuits using operational amplifiers!

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Description

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Welcome to my course titled "Electronics: Operational Amplifier and its Applications."

This comprehensive Three and half-hour course optimizes learning by offering a detailed understanding of opamp circuits. By bridging theory and practical applications, students save time by gaining hands-on experience, directly applying concepts to real-world scenarios, and significantly accelerating their learning curve.

The detailed course curriculum is highlighted below:

Module 1: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers

  • This module discusses the negative feedback theory, historical context, and the birth of opamp by examining the limitations of traditional signal amplifiers. It delves into the internal architecture and provides an extensive overview of opamp functionality.

Module 2: Types of Operational Amplifiers

  • This module explores different types of feedback amplifiers such as voltage feedback-based opamps, transimpedance amplifiers, transconductance amplifiers, and current-feedback-based opamps.

Module 3: DC Specifications of Operational Amplifiers

  • This module delves into various DC specifications like open-loop gain, virtual ground, input offset voltage, input bias and offset currents, input and output impedance, supply voltage, common-mode voltage range, differential mode voltage range, quiescent current, output voltage swing, and output current.

Module 4: AC Specifications of Operational Amplifiers

  • This module covers bandwidth, noise, slew-rate, full power bandwidth, settling time, rise and fall times, phase margin, CMRR, and PSRR.

Module 5: Understanding Datasheet Parameters

  • This module discusses the anatomy of an opamp datasheet and how to interpret it effectively.

Module 6: Applications of Opamp

  • This module explores various linear and non-linear applications along with practical circuit examples.

Module 7: Opamp Selection Procedure for Any Applications

  • This module guides you through a step-by-step procedure to select an opamp based on specific applications.

Module 8: Conclusion

  • This module concludes our journey together along with many references.

Skill Enhancements:

In-depth Understanding:

  • Develop a profound knowledge of Opamp theory, characteristics, and their myriad applications.

Practical Application Proficiency:

  • Apply theoretical knowledge enhancing problem-solving abilities in real-world scenarios.

Critical Decision-Making and Design Skills:

  • Master the art of informed decision-making in Opamp selection and circuit design based on specific requirements and performance expectations.

Enroll in this transformative course to become proficient in Opamp circuits, empowering yourself with the skills essential for excelling in analog circuit design and analysis.

We look forward to your participation!

What You Will Learn!

  • Desired characteristics of amplifiers, Problems associated with signal amplifiers, Negative feedback theory, Opamp and its history, Opamp Jargons
  • Internal architecture and equivalent circuit, Differential-mode and common-mode signals, Voltage transfer curve, Open and closed-loop parameters, Virtual ground
  • Basics of feedback amplifiers, Voltage amplifiers, Transresistance amplifiers, Transconductance amplifiers, Current amplifiers
  • DC Specifications - Open-loop gain, Input offset voltage, Input bias and offset currents, Input and output impedances, Supply voltage, Common-mode input range
  • DC Specifications - Differential-mode input voltage range, Quiescent current, Output voltage swing or range, Output current
  • AC Specifications - Bandwidth, Noise, Slew-rate, Full power bandwidth, Settling-time, Rise and fall times, Phase margin, PSRR, CMRR
  • Understanding Datasheet Parameters - Anatomy of datasheet, Absolute maximum ratings, ESD ratings, Thermal information, Electrical characteristics, Graphs
  • Linear applications of opamp such as Inverting and Non-inverting amplifier, Buffer, Differential and Instrumentation amplifier, Integrator
  • Non-linear applications of opamp such as Comparator, Bistable, Monostable and Astable Multivibrators and other popular applications
  • Pugh Matrix based step-by-step procedure for selecting an operational amplifier for any given application

Who Should Attend!

  • Engineering Students pursuing their Bachelor's and Master's Degree
  • Electronics Designers, Analog Design and Application Engineers
  • Industry Professionals working on Signal Conditioning Circuits
  • Researchers working on Control of Power Converters
  • All Power Electronics and Analog Design Enthusiasts