Why is the output of the integrating op amp reversed?

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The discussion centers on the behavior of an integrating op-amp, specifically why the output appears to have the opposite sign compared to the expected integration of the input signal. The user notes that the output signal is inverted, questioning if this is due to the voltage being applied to the inverting input. Responses clarify that the op-amp maintains equal input voltages, leading to an output polarity reversal as current flows through the circuit components. After initial transients, the output does move in the expected direction, indicating that the integration process is functioning correctly despite the initial confusion. Understanding the role of the inverting amplifier configuration is crucial for interpreting the output behavior.
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Hello,
I'm having problem understanding the output of the integrating op amp.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/djpg0uhi465ot86/download2.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/djpg0uhi465ot86/download2.png

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9bp9tlyykhjtvf/download.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9bp9tlyykhjtvf/download.png
(hope you can see that, I can't see it on my preview)

The blue line is input, orange is output. So if it's supposed to integrate, surely output signal has a wrong sign, doesn't it? If the integral is the area under the square signal, there should be linear increase when the signal is positive and linear decrease when it's negative, yet it's the other way around, why? I'd thought it was because my voltage had been applied to the inverting input of the op-amp, but even when I flipped it, it stays the same...
 
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Remember you have an inverting amplifier there.
The opamp will hold its inputs equal, and +input is at zero.
Therefore whatever current is pushed into summing junction through R1 must get pulled back out through C1&R2,,,,
,,,so an input to output reversal of polarity is nessary.

After the initial transient (power up i presume?) , output looks like it moves in right direction.

http://www.ti.com/ww/en/bobpease/assets/AN-31.pdf
 
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