How can ORCAD PSPICE help with simulating an LM324 op amp circuit?

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The discussion centers on using ORCAD PSPICE to simulate an LM324 op-amp circuit for an intercom project. The user is struggling with incorrect results when configuring the LM324 as an inverter, particularly regarding the grounding of pin 11, which should be connected to ground for single-supply operation. It is clarified that while pin 11 can be ground in single-supply setups, it can also serve as a negative supply in split-supply configurations. Additionally, the user inquires about using a center-tap transformer and bridge rectifier in PSPICE to step down voltage for the LM324, facing limitations with components not available in the simulation library. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding op-amp configurations and supply requirements for effective simulation.
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ORCAD PSPICE : LM324 Help !

I am making a simulation of my project on Intercom using LM324 opamp as preamp and before Power amp ckt.

But I am having trouble with that.

I tried making an inverter using LM324 with pin 11 as ground. But this does not give correct result. Although the datasheet shows that pin 4 is +Vcc and pin 11 is GND.

The tutorials I could find on internet used a negative supply at pin 11 though it should have been ground.

Please help.
 
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anonymoussome said:
I am making a simulation of my project on Intercom using LM324 opamp as preamp and before Power amp ckt.

But I am having trouble with that.

I tried making an inverter using LM324 with pin 11 as ground. But this does not give correct result. Although the datasheet shows that pin 4 is +Vcc and pin 11 is GND.

The tutorials I could find on internet used a negative supply at pin 11 though it should have been ground.

Please help.

Pin 11 is GND for single-supply operation, but you can also use the LM324 opamp in split supply operation, in which case pin 11 will be V-.

http://www.national.com/ds/LM/LM124.pdf

Why are you trying to make an "inverter" with an opamp? Do you mean inverting amplifier? You will not have much luck making an inverting amplifier with a single-supply opamp, because your output would try to be below GND, and well, the opamp is not running between split supplies, eh?

To use a single supply opamp in an inverting amplifier configuration, you will need to bias the input and output up somehow and capacitively couple your input signal in, so that both can run above GND.
 
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Got the Inverting thing...but could you please explain the single supply operationa and split supply operation?
Does split supply operation mean using symmetric and opposite power supplies as +V and -V?

and one more thing...can the Vdc used here be directly used...I mean connect one end of Vdc to pin 4 and other to GND and use another Vdc connect negative terminal to pin 11 and positive to GND?
 


anonymoussome said:
Got the Inverting thing...but could you please explain the single supply operationa and split supply operation?
Does split supply operation mean using symmetric and opposite power supplies as +V and -V?

and one more thing...can the Vdc used here be directly used...I mean connect one end of Vdc to pin 4 and other to GND and use another Vdc connect negative terminal to pin 11 and positive to GND?

Split supplies just means some +V and some -V. Usually they are symmetric, but they don't have to be. You might use +12V and -5V, for example.

Sorry, I'm not understanding the 2nd part of your question.
 


got it running thanks...nevermind for the second question... am having trouble with the simulation of intercom...will be asking as new problems crop up.

Could you explain how to use center tap transformer in PSPICE and a bridge rectifier.
I have to step down 330V ac to LM324 range (30V) so what should be the values of L1 and L2 in secondary in PSPICE? 330:30 gives 11. Using 20mH Lp should L1 and L2 be 166uH?

Also PSPICE does not simulate components outside its library...like a Center tap is available as discreet and a bridge also in the discreet library...but the Simulation omits them.
 
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