Calculating Unknown Voltages on Op Amp Circuits

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The discussion revolves around calculating unknown voltages in op-amp circuits, with specific focus on inverting, summing, non-inverting, and current-to-voltage configurations. The user is struggling particularly with the summing configuration, seeking clarity on how to derive unknown values from given equations. Responses emphasize that the voltage at both inputs of the op-amp is equal and provide corrections to the user's calculations, particularly regarding resistor values. The final advice suggests substituting calculated values back into the original equations to verify correctness. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationships in op-amp circuits for accurate voltage calculations.
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Hi everybody!

This is my first post as I am needing some help in a question I am struggling with. Not looking for answers, just some guidance in the right direction.

Homework Statement


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I need to calculate the unknown, highlighted, voltages on the op amp circuits (attached).

Assume all op-amps are ideal

Homework Equations



See below

The Attempt at a Solution



I have done the following so far:

a) Inverting
A=-Rf/Ri =(-100)/10=-10
Vi =I1*R1 =0.00001*100000=1 V
Vo=(-Rf/Ri )*Vi
Vo =1*-10
Vo =-10 V

b) Summing
Vo=-(Rf/R_1 V_1+Rf/R_2 V_2 )
-2=(Rf/R_1 1+Rf/(R/2) V_2 )

c) Non-inverting
V1 =V2
V1 =100 mV
V2 =100 mV

d) Current to Voltage
Vo=-I1*Rf
Vo =-0.0002*10000=-2
Vo =-2 V

I am struggling the (b). I can't see how to calculate given only one value, and also with (c)

Many thanks in advance, happy to discuss the methods.

Joel
 

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For A, Note that the voltage at both inputs to the op amp are equal, and at ground.
For B, I have 1R-2R+x(R/2)=0
For C & D, we agree.
 
j172 said:
a) Inverting
A=-Rf/Ri =(-100)/10=-10
Vi =I1*R1 =0.00001*100000=1 V
You have R1 wrong.
b) Summing
Vo=-(Rf/R V_1+Rf/R_2 V_2 )
-2=(Rf/R 1+Rf/(R/2) V_2 )
correct (I took out the "Rf" , should be just "R" everywhere)
c) Non-inverting
V1 =V2
V1 =100 mV
V2 =100 mV
Right.
d) Current to Voltage
Vo=-I1*Rf
Vo =-0.0002*10000=-2
Vo =-2 V
Right
I am struggling the (b). I can't see how to calculate given only one value, and also with (c)
The R's cancel. There is nothing more to do with (c) than you have already done.
 
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Thank you very much for your help
 
b) Summing
Vo=-(R/R*V_1+R/R*V_2 )
-2=(R/R*1+R/(R/2)*V_2 )

So is there another step to this because this equation doesn't give V_2. do you transpose it ?
 
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rob1985 said:
b) Summing
-2=(R/R*1+R/(R/2)*V_2 )
So is there another step to this because this equation doesn't give V_2. do you transpose it ?
It doesn't?
 
can you elaborate please
 
rob1985 said:
can you elaborate please
Well let's see - you have one equation with 1 unknown.
If this is difficult I really am at a loss as to what to hint next, so I must perforce cease from further such.
 
b is 1/2 volt
 
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rob1985 said:
b is 1/2 volt
As a check, substitute your answer into the original equation to ensure that your answer does indeed make both sides of the equation equal.
 
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