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Instrumentation Amplifier Architectures and Analysis
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
10 lessons
Goal
Analyse the circuit configurations, gain derivations, common-mode rejection mechanisms, and performance trade-offs of discrete and monolithic instrumentation amplifiers.
10 lessons
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- 1Limitations of the Basic Difference Amplifier in InstrumentationUp nextStart
- 2Three-Op-Amp Instrumentation Amplifier ArchitecturePremiumNot started yet
- 3Analysing the Input Buffer Stage with Shared Gain ResistorNot started yet
- 4Deriving the Differential Gain Formula for Three-Op-Amp INAsNot started yet
- 5Calculating Gain and Component Values for Three-Op-Amp INAsNot started yet
- 6Common-Mode Gain Rejection in the Input Buffer StageNot started yet
- 7Input Impedance and Bias Current Characteristics of INAsNot started yet
- 8CMRR Enhancement Mechanisms in Instrumentation AmplifiersNot started yet
- 9Two-Op-Amp Instrumentation Amplifier Topology and AnalysisNot started yet
- 10Monolithic Integrated INAs Versus Discrete Op-Amp CircuitsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- ELEC-8.9General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11[the op-amp difference amplifier circuit, including recognising, drawing and performing calculations
- ELEC-8.10General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Electronics · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11the analysis and design of instrumentation amplifiers based upon the op-amp difference amplifier circuit]
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
1
9 lessons
Op-Amp Difference Amplifier Fundamentals and CMRR
Understand, derive, and calculate closed-loop transfer equations, differential gain, common-mode gain, and Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) for four-resistor difference amplifiers.
2
7 lessons
Difference Amplifier Impedance, Buffering, and Biasing
Analyse input impedance asymmetry, source loading effects, and implement buffering and single-supply biasing strategies for op-amp difference circuits.
3
8 lessons
Practical Difference Amplifier Design, Precision, and Fault Analysis
Design, trim, and troubleshoot specialised difference amplifier circuits for sensor interfacing, audio lines, and high-voltage current sensing under real-world component tolerances.
4
10 lessons
Instrumentation Amplifier Architectures and Analysis
Analyse the circuit configurations, gain derivations, common-mode rejection mechanisms, and performance trade-offs of discrete and monolithic instrumentation amplifiers.
5
8 lessons
Sensor and Transducer Conditioning with Instrumentation Amplifiers
Design precision instrumentation amplifier interface circuits for resistive bridges, strain gauges, temperature sensors, and biomedical biopotential signals.
6
8 lessons
Precision Instrumentation Signal Integrity and System Integration
Implement noise reduction, programmable gain control, anti-aliasing filtering, and ADC interfacing to synthesise complete precision measurement systems.