Building a Voltage-Controlled Amplifier with Components

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The discussion centers around the construction and analysis of a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) using specific components, including an operational amplifier (741), a capacitor, and a variable resistor. Participants seek to understand the circuit's behavior, gain determination, and component connections.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster seeks clarification on the connection of the JFET gate to the negative supply and its implications.
  • Questions are raised about which components influence the gain of the circuit and the effect of the ohmic region on amplifier performance.
  • Participants inquire about the gain equation specific to the project circuit and the process of creating an amplifier from a non-inverting amplifier configuration.
  • There is a mention of the JFET model (2N3819) used in the circuit.

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The discussion does not present a consensus, as participants are exploring various aspects of the circuit and its components without resolving the questions posed.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific assumptions or limitations regarding the circuit analysis, and there are unresolved questions about the gain equation and component interactions.

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Students and enthusiasts interested in electronics, specifically in building and analyzing voltage-controlled amplifiers, may find this discussion relevant.

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"VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER". I am required to build a voltage-controlled amplifier

Homework Statement


"VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER". I am required to build a voltage-controlled amplifier,using:
1 operational amplifier(741), 1 capacitor between 1 to 10 microfarad(Electrolytic polarised or non-polar), 1 variable resistor.
I need help to analyse the attached circuit with the aid of the following:
notice how the JFET gate is connected to the negative supply. Why is that?
Which components in the circuit determine the gain of the circuit? how does an ohmic region affect an amplifier?
What is the equation of for the gain of the projct circuit in terms of the components in the circuit? how do you make an amplifier from a non-inverting amplifier?
Provide info regarding component terminal connections, max. power ratings

Homework Equations


non-inverting gain equation,


The Attempt at a Solution

I tried to build a non-inverting amplifier and inserted a volatge-divider to make it an amplifier.

Homework Statement





Homework Equations


Id=Idss[1-Vgs/Vgs(cutoff)]*2


The Attempt at a Solution


 

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which university of technology do you go to?
 


tics said:

Homework Statement


"VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER". I am required to build a voltage-controlled amplifier,using:
1 operational amplifier(741), 1 capacitor between 1 to 10 microfarad(Electrolytic polarised or non-polar), 1 variable resistor.
I need help to analyse the attached circuit with the aid of the following:
notice how the JFET gate is connected to the negative supply. Why is that?
Which components in the circuit determine the gain of the circuit? how does an ohmic region affect an amplifier?
What is the equation of for the gain of the projct circuit in terms of the components in the circuit? how do you make an amplifier from a non-inverting amplifier?
Provide info regarding component terminal connections, max. power ratings

Homework Equations


non-inverting gain equation,


The Attempt at a Solution

I tried to build a non-inverting amplifier and inserted a volatge-divider to make it an amplifier.

Homework Statement





Homework Equations


Id=Idss[1-Vgs/Vgs(cutoff)]*2


The Attempt at a Solution




Welcome to the PF. That's a bit of a strange connection, but what property of the JFET do you think they are using in that connection?
 


Thank for your reply.The JFET=2N3819.
 

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