How Does Input Resistance Affect Op Amp Performance?

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the input resistance of an unideal operational amplifier (op-amp) with a specified gain of -9.975. The user seeks guidance on incorporating a potentiometer after the input voltage (Vin) to achieve a specific output voltage (Vout) ratio. There is confusion regarding the stated input resistance of approximately 10^10 Ω compared to the provided figure of 400 kΩ. Suggestions include redrawing the circuit to clarify the input resistance and computing the input current for the desired voltage conditions. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate circuit analysis to determine the appropriate placement and value of the potentiometer.
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I have an un ideal OA aplifier(Amax=-9.975).
I have to evaluate its Rinput--> it has to be something like 10*10^10 Ω

I need to put a potenciometr after Vin and to "play" with it when I get half of Vout/vin.
when do I need to put it?
and what is my voltage equations? thanks.
 

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axcelenator said:
I have an un ideal OA aplifier(Amax=-9.975).
I have to evaluate its Rinput--> it has to be something like 10*10^10 Ω

I need to put a potenciometr after Vin and to "play" with it when I get half of Vout/vin.
when do I need to put it?
and what is my voltage equations? thanks.

Your text does not match your figure, as far as I can see.

What do you mean when you say "Rin has to be something like 10*10^10 Ω"? In the figure, Rin1 is given as 400 kΩ.
 
the resistance named Rin is 400K.
But: the input resistance of the circuit is not 400. that's what I have to find
 
So you'll redraw the circuit, this time replacing the triangle with a 400k resistor to ground at the input, and show a voltage source with a gain of 20000 and so on. Surround it with the external circuit resistances, then analyze that.

I don't know anything about putting a potentiometer somewhere and playing with it. Maybe that's something you do in the lab?
 
Given the actual gain of the circuit = 9.975 vs. the ideal op amp gain of 10.000 you can compute the open-loop gain of the amplifier.

You then compute the input current for a given inut voltage to get the circuit's input impedance.

You can then put a potentiometer in series with the 1K input resistor and determine the value needed to halve the output.

That is, if I understood what you are trying to say, which is dubious.
 
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