Operational Amplifier Course - Topics and Tutorials

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topics covered in a university course on operational amplifiers, including various amplifier configurations, waveform generators, active filters, and voltage regulation. Participants express confusion about studying these topics without textbooks and seek recommendations for online tutorials and resources.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists topics from their operational amplifier course, expressing confusion about studying without books and requesting web tutorial suggestions.
  • Several participants strongly advise against studying without textbooks, recommending "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill as a foundational resource for understanding electronics and operational amplifiers.
  • Another participant mentions finding online tutorials through a Google search, providing a specific link to a tutorial as a potential resource.
  • Additional recommendations include various ebooks and resources, including a lengthy ebook from Texas Instruments, emphasizing the importance of reading books for a comprehensive understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of using textbooks for studying operational amplifiers, with multiple recommendations provided. However, there is a divergence in opinions regarding the necessity of books versus online resources, as some suggest that online tutorials can also be helpful.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the topics, and there is an emphasis on the need for foundational knowledge, which may depend on individual learning preferences and resource availability.

Who May Find This Useful

Students studying operational amplifiers, electronics enthusiasts, and individuals seeking resources for understanding amplifier theory and applications.

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I want to inform you that our course about operational amplifier at university has such of the following topics:
adder amplifier(inverting and non inverting)- integrator-diffrentiator-comparator- schmitt trigger-rectangular waveform generator-triangular waveform generator...and some active filters that includes operational amplifiers in the order of 1,2...(LPF-HPF-band pass filter-stop band filter) and the uses of operational amplifier as voltage regulator..butterworth... many topics more...

so I was so confused to study those topics (BOOKLESS ) That's why I'm asking for you to give me web tutorial lessons...

so... any suggestions will be appreciated!
thanks again!
 
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Don't go bookless. Get a copy of "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill. That will give you most of what you need. It's a great intro to electronics -- read it cover to cover, and you will have a great foundation in electronics and opamps.
 
berkeman said:
Don't go bookless. Get a copy of "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill. That will give you most of what you need. It's a great intro to electronics -- read it cover to cover, and you will have a great foundation in electronics and opamps.
Well, just in case you don't want to get the book, I googled opamp tutorial and got lots of hits. Here's one of the first good ones:

http://www.web-ee.com/primers/Tutorials.htm

Maybe try that google for yourself, and check out some of the hits.
 
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Another good ebook is by Texas Instruments. About 400 pages long and has everything you would ever need to know about op amps. But I agree, read the books and don't go bookless.
http://focus.ti.com/lit/an/slod006b/slod006b.pdf
 
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