Are op amps compatible with motors?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the compatibility of operational amplifiers (op amps) with motors, exploring their functionality, applications, and relevance in both hobbyist and industrial contexts. Participants express varying levels of understanding and experience with op amps, as well as their use in circuits involving motors.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether op amps can replace transistors and if they can perform all the functions of transistors, noting that op amps are more complex than single transistors.
  • Concerns are raised about the practical application of op amps in circuits, with some participants expressing difficulty in understanding their inputs and outputs when connected to other components.
  • There is a suggestion that op amps have significant educational value and can be enjoyable to work with, although they are also described as more than just toys.
  • Questions are posed regarding the use of inductors and capacitors to enhance op amp functionality, indicating a need for further study in circuit analysis.
  • Some participants assert that op amps are widely used in industry, including in products like the iPhone, while others express uncertainty about their relevance outside of hobbyist applications.
  • A participant expresses feelings of shame about their lack of knowledge regarding op amps, prompting a discussion about the expectations of the forum and the importance of prior research.
  • One participant explicitly asks if op amps are suitable for use with motors, which remains a point of inquiry in the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the complexity and applications of op amps. While some acknowledge their industrial relevance, others question the appropriateness of using them with motors. The discussion remains unresolved with respect to the specific compatibility of op amps and motors.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the need for foundational knowledge in circuit analysis to effectively use op amps, suggesting that the discussion may be hindered by varying levels of expertise among contributors.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to electronics hobbyists, students learning about operational amplifiers, and professionals seeking to understand the applications of op amps in industry.

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Can Op Amps replace transistors? Can they do everything a transistor does? They can be used as comparators and amplifiers. Will they become obsolete.
 
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Omega Supreme said:
Can Op Amps replace transistors? Can they do everything a transistor does? They can be used as comparators and amplifiers. Will they become obsolete.
Have you done ANY research on your own?
 
I have taken courses. I just seem to have trouble using Op Amps in circuits, or getting what's going on with its inputs and outputs when they are connected to other components.
 
Omega Supreme said:
I have taken courses. I just seem to have trouble using Op Amps in circuits, or getting what's going on with its inputs and outputs when they are connected to other components.
I always had that problem myself but I was confused by your asking if they can do everything a transistor can do. An op amp is WAY more complex than a single transistor. It's a controlled voltage source with a feedback look. It has many transistors in it. No, I don't think they will become obsolete, although you never know what the future will hold.
 
I've always loved to play with battery-operated electronic toys. It seems like the op amp has a lot of play value as a toy.
 
Omega Supreme said:
I've always loved to play with battery-operated electronic toys. It seems like the op amp has a lot of play value as a toy.
Oh, they are WAY more than toys. You should Google them.
 
How do I use inductors and capacitors to enhance the op amp? What effect do those components have in the circuit?
 
Omega Supreme said:
How do I use inductors and capacitors to enhance the op amp? What effect do those components have in the circuit?
You are asking extremely broad questions. You really need to study circuit analysis and play with them in the lab (or possibly in a simulator). Asking shotgun questions on an internet forum is not the best way to learn this stuff.
 
It's applying that I have problems with. So I just try to have fun and socialize and relax, hoping it'll stimulate creativity.
 
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I play a part in the development of high-tech products. I don't know how an op amp works or how to use it. I'm so shamed? Did Steve Jobs know how to use op amps when he invented the iPhone?
 
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Are op amps used in industry today? Or is it just an electronics hobbyist tool?
 
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Op amps are used all over the place in industry. The iPhone has hundreds of op amps in them. Seriously, start with the wikipedia article on op amps. It's pretty good. Then ask questions about what you don't understand.
 
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Omega Supreme said:
I play a part in the development of high-tech products. I don't know how an op amp works or how to use it. I'm so shamed? Did Steve Jobs know how to use op amps when he invented the iPhone?
You are "shamed" only if you choose to be. What I pointed out was NOT about the fact that you don't know how an op amp works but about the fact that you are asking questions that are so basic as to make clear that you have not done any research on your own.

Your statement in post #9 suggests that you misunderstand the purpose of this forum, which is a bit more focused than the casual "social" kind of interaction you seem to be looking for.
 
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Do op amps go good with motors?
 
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Is it wrong for me to use other people's technical, ability, knowledge, talents and skills for my own financial gain?
 
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This thread has a really bad direction, phinds explained why. I closed it.
Omega Supreme said:
Do op amps go good with motors?
Please see what you can find out on your own and send me a message with the result if you have more specific follow-up questions, then I will open the thread again.
 

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