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OP-AMP as Basic Comparator Experiment

This experiment involves assembling a non-inverting comparator circuit using an op-amp IC 741. A 2V peak-to-peak sine wave at 500Hz is applied to the positive input and a 0.5V reference voltage is applied to the negative input. The output voltage waveform is observed on an oscilloscope. When the input voltage is greater than the reference, the output is at the positive saturation voltage, and when it is less than the reference, the output is at the negative saturation voltage. The objectives are to assemble the comparator circuit and observe the output waveform for the sine wave input.

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OP-AMP as Basic Comparator Experiment

This experiment involves assembling a non-inverting comparator circuit using an op-amp IC 741. A 2V peak-to-peak sine wave at 500Hz is applied to the positive input and a 0.5V reference voltage is applied to the negative input. The output voltage waveform is observed on an oscilloscope. When the input voltage is greater than the reference, the output is at the positive saturation voltage, and when it is less than the reference, the output is at the negative saturation voltage. The objectives are to assemble the comparator circuit and observe the output waveform for the sine wave input.

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  • Theory
  • Experiment Overview
  • Circuit Diagram
  • Experimental Procedure
  • Observation Table
  • Evaluation By Teacher
  • Result

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EXPERIMENT NO.8

TITLE: OP-AMP AS BASIC COMPARATOR.


OBJECTIVES:
1. To assemble the circuit of non-inverting comparator using op-amp IC 741.
2. To observe and plot the output voltage waveform of non-inverting comparator
for sine wave input.

LAB REQUIREMENTS:
Breadboard, Op-amp IC 741, DC regulated Dual power supply (0-30V )-2Nos.,
Function Generator, CRO/DSO and connecting wires/Probes.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

THEORY:
A Comparator is a circuit which compares signal on one input of op-amp with a
reference voltage on the other input. In a simplest form it is nothing more than an open
loop op-amp with two analog input and a digital output. Output of comparator may be
(+) or (-) saturation voltage, depending upon which input is larger. Comparators are
widely used in the circuits such as digital interfacing, Schmitt triggers, discriminators,
voltage level detectors and oscillators.
Above circuit shows the basic comparator in non-inverting configuration of op-
amp. A fixed reference voltage (Vref) is applied at the negative input of the op-amp and
time varying signal voltage Vin is applied at the positive input of an op-amp. Because of
this arrangement, this circuit is called as non-inverting comparator.
Output of this circuit can be +ve or –ve Vsat depending upon the condition
mentioned below:
If , & for , .

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In this comparator circuit two antiparallel diode may be used which protect the
op-amp from damage due to excessive input voltage. Due to this diodes, the difference
input voltage of the op-amp is clamed either at 0.7V or -0.7V. Also to reduce the
offset problem resistance ROM may be used at the input side.

EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:
1. Refer the Pin Diagram of op-amp IC741 & assemble the basic comparator in
inverting configuration circuit as per circuit diagram on the breadboard.
2. Set the DC power supply to provide +VCC & -VEE by making necessary adjustment
& Apply VCC & VEE = ±15V at respective pins of op-amp IC 741.
3. Set the function generator to provide 2V (p-p) sine wave at 500HZ & Apply this
AC input at pin 2 (INV) of op-amp IC741.
4. Set the DC power supply to provide 0.5V reference voltage by making necessary
adjustment & Apply this reference voltage signal at pin 3 (NI) of op-amp IC 741.
5. Observe the output of this circuit on CRO/DSO.
6. Measure the output voltage swing .Note the readings in the observation table.
7. Plot the output voltage waveforms for and

OBSERVATION TABLE:

Input Input Output


Sr. Voltage Voltage Voltage
Vref
No. Amplitude Frequency Amplitude
(V)
(Vp-p) (Hz) (Vp-p)

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RESULT:
1. Circuit of basic comparator using op-amp IC 741 has been assembled in
______________________________configuration of op-amp with input
______________wave signal set at ______________amplitude & _____________frequency.
2. It has been observed from the output waveform that output is
________________wave for _________________wave input.
3. Output of this circuit is +Vsat when____________________________& -Vsat
when__________________________________________.

EVALUATION (BY TEACHER):

Excellent/Good/Average/Poor

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