# find the transfer function of op amp

Discussion in 'Homework Help' started by squirby, Sep 10, 2009.

1. ### squirby Thread Starter Member

Aug 21, 2009
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hey guys. wondering if anyone can help me determine the transfer function v2/v1. im a bit buggered on this, the placement of resistor one has stumped me.

much appreciated~

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2. ### steveb Senior Member

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You would need to write out the equations and derive it. However, you need to decide what OPAMP model you will use. If you use the simplest OPAMP model assuming infinite gain and bandwidth, you will get the following:

$T={{s^2}\over{s^2+s({\frac{1}{R_2C_2}}+{{\frac{1}{R_2C_1}})+{\frac{1}{R_1R_2C_1C_2}} }}$

If you need help in deriving this (or a more complicated version with a more advanced OPAMP model), you should post your attempt so we can see where your trouble is.

3. ### mik3 Senior Member

Feb 4, 2008
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Find the current for the node between the capacitors and then add them algebraically to find the transfer function.

4. ### hgmjr Retired Moderator

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The results of my analysis agreed with steveb's equation.

What you need to do is give the analysis your best shot and then post it here. There are many members who can assist you in understanding where you may have taken a wrong turn.

hgmjr

5. ### squirby Thread Starter Member

Aug 21, 2009
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thx for such a quick response guys. sorry i forgot to mention i assumed ideal op-amp. i have attached my working. i know it is plain wrong but hopefully someone can tell me where i went wrong.

ps. i was also wondering if anyone has any texts or sites they can recommend for understanding op-amps. i have read the text on this site and other texts and it has helped me, i understand basic set ups with divided resistors and negative feedback, but i get stumped when there are more complex setups like this one (placement of resistor in between middle of 2 capacitors etc).

thx for all ur help!

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6. ### steveb Senior Member

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The major mistake that I see is that the equations for I1 and I3 are not right. For current through an impedance device, you need to take the current equal to the voltage difference, divided by the impedance. Instead, you took the voltage at one end only. You should consider the node voltage (Vn) at the connection of C1, C2 and R1.

The equations could be written as follows:

V2=i2*R2
I2=(Vn-V2)*s*C2
Vn=V1-I1/s/C1
I1=I2-I3
I3=(V2-Vn)/R1

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7. ### hgmjr Retired Moderator

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Below is the beginnings of an analysis based on Millman's Theorem:

Look Ma, no loops.

hgmjr