Niagara College

Description:

The student will be introduced to the fundamental components of an op amp and correlate these features with the typical A.C. and D.C. performance characteristics that define the device. These principles will serve as an introduction to the development of analysis and design skills in the areas where operational amplifiers are used, both in open- and closed-loop configurations. The use of op amps as level detectors and comparators, active filters, timers, digital-to-analog (DAC) and analog-to-digital (ADC) converters, instrumentation amplifiers, PWM (pulse width modulation), and phase-locked loops (PLL) will be explored. Additionally, applications of the op amp in signal processing, basic motor control, and PID (proportional, integral, and derivative) control will be explored, plus an introduction to power supply design and operation.