Current to Voltage Converter Circuit

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The discussion focuses on deriving the output voltage (V0) to input current (is) relationship in a current to voltage converter circuit using operational amplifiers. The user successfully applies mesh analysis and feedback principles to derive the equation V0/is = -R1(1 + R3/R1 + R3/R2). Key insights include recognizing that the negative input voltage is zero due to real negative feedback and that the op-amp inputs have high impedance, allowing for the establishment of two current loops. The final derived formula encapsulates the relationship between the resistors and the input current.

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Homework Statement


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I can derive a) easily enough but am stuck on b). Can somebody give a hint to put me on the right track?

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The Attempt at a Solution


R3*V0/(R3+R2)=-isR1
V0/is=-R1((R3+R2)/R3)
V0/is=-R1(1+R2/R3)
 

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Hint: You know that the voltage on the neg input is zero (because there's only real negative feedback and the positive input is grounded) and you know there's no current entering the negative input (because op amp inputs are high impedance). So there are two current loops.
 
I think I need more hints. I tried solving with mesh analysis.
As a result I get
i2R2=-isR1
i2=-isR1/R2
substitute i2 into V0=-R3(is-i2)
V0/is=-R3(1+R1/R2)

I can't see the forest for the trees. Or is it the other way around?
 
There are two components to the current that flows through R2 to ground: that from the O/P of the amplifier via R3, plus is via R1.
 
I got it - at last.

is+(V0--isR1)/R3=(-isR1)/R2
isR3R2+R2V0+isR1R2=-isR1R3
isR3R2+isR1R2+isR1R3=-R2V0
is(R3R2+R1R2+R1R3)=-R2V0
V0/is=(R3R2+R1R2+R1R3)/-R2
V0/is=-R3-R1-R1R3/R2
V0/is=-R1(1+R3/R1+R3/R2)

I couldn't see the trees for the forest.

Thanks guys.
 

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