What is the Voltage Gain of Vo/Vi in an Op Amp Circuit?

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The voltage gain of Vo/Vi in an op-amp circuit is calculated using the formula Vo = (-R2/R1) * Vi for inverting configurations and Vo = (-R2/R1)(Vx - Vi) for differential configurations. In this discussion, the user derived a voltage gain of 121.878 by substituting R1 and R2 values of 12 and 220 respectively. Another participant confirmed a similar result of 122.22, indicating consistency in the calculations. Clarity in the derivation steps is recommended to avoid confusion regarding variable values.

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Homework Statement


Find the voltage gain of Vo/Vi. I'm pretty confident I have this down now, but I'd be greatful if someone could confirm I have this sussed.

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For the inverting op amp:
Vo= \frac{-R2}{R1}*Vi
For the differential op amp:
Vo= \frac{-R2}{R1}(V--V+)

The Attempt at a Solution


Vx= \frac{-R2}{R1}*Vi
Vx= \frac{-68}{12}*Vi=-5.667Vi

Vo= \frac{-R2}{R1}(Vx-Vi)
Vo= \frac{-220}{12}((-5.667Vi)-Vi)
Vo= \frac-18.3(-6.66Vi)=121.878Vi

\frac{Vo}{Vi}=121.878
 

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The result looks good.

You might want to sprinkle a few comments around in your derivations so that it's obvious what your steps are accomplishing. It was a bit puzzling at first to see the same symbols, R1 and R2, take on different values with no apparent reason.
 
I've read this exact problem this morning and got 122.22. It may not be as exact as your answer but it's just the same. Just make your solution clearer to avoid confusion.
 
Coincidence that this is the same exercise ?
 

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