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Op-Amp Difference Amplifier Fundamentals and CMRR
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
9 lessons
Goal
Understand, derive, and calculate closed-loop transfer equations, differential gain, common-mode gain, and Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) for four-resistor difference amplifiers.
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Difference Amplifier Schematic Recognition and Topology
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- 1Difference Amplifier Schematic Recognition and TopologyUp nextStart
- 2Deriving the Difference Amplifier Transfer EquationPremiumNot started yet
- 3Balanced Difference Amplifier Gain CalculationsNot started yet
- 4Analysing Single-Ended Inputs to Difference AmplifiersNot started yet
- 5Calculating Differential Gain with Arbitrary ResistorsNot started yet
- 6Defining Differential and Common-Mode SignalsNot started yet
- 7Common-Mode Gain and Resistor Mismatch EffectsNot started yet
- 8Calculating Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)Not started yet
- 9Experimental Determination of Difference Amplifier CMRRNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Technology · UK A-Level
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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.
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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.