Op-Amp Integrator circuit design

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The discussion centers on designing an Op-Amp Integrator circuit for a 500Hz square wave input signal oscillating between +/-0.5V, with the goal of producing a triangle wave output oscillating from 0 to -5V. The initial design resulted in an output oscillating from approximately 0 to 5V instead. The user seeks to introduce a DC offset to achieve the desired output range. Key components mentioned include a resistor (R) of 100 ohms and a capacitor (C) of 1uF, which function correctly in PSpice simulations.

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Hey there

This should be nice and simple. Here's the deal-- I was asked to design an Op-Amp Integrator circuit. For a 500Hz square wave input signal that oscillates from +/-0.5v, I was asked to design for a triangle wave output which oscillates from 0 to -5 volts.

I designed the circuit just fine, only problem is that it oscillates from about 0 to 5 volts instead of 0 to -5. I know these circuits have small offsets, so it's not exactly 0 to 5, but close enough. This is a stupid question, but I need a DC offset. I was under the impression that I could just stick a dc voltage source somewhere whose difference would bump the signal down some. But to no avail.

My R is 100 ohms and my C is 1uF-- which works perfectly in PSpice.


Any suggestions?


Thanks!
 
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Do you need an offset or an inverter? Just wanted to check this since it seems from your description that you need an inverter...
 
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