Help with Circuit function

t_n_k

Joined Mar 6, 2009
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I don't think you've got the summing integrator stage U1-A right.

One would normally add the input and feedback signals via equal resistors into the -ve input terminal. Then tie the +ve terminal to ground. Provided the total control loop feedback signal polarity is correct [trace it around the loop] then OK. I'd add a small resistance in the U1-A feedback path to give a P+I control rather than pure I control.

You would also need to check the overall stability in closed loop so that you don't get unwanted self oscillation.
 

t_n_k

Joined Mar 6, 2009
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Also to get Vo=Vin you would need an inverter stage in the feedback path - otherwise the magnitudes match but the sign is inverted. If you did this you would have change U1-B to an inverting stage to keep the relative input/output sign sense (phase?) around the closed loop correct.
 

Ron H

Joined Apr 14, 2005
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Also to get Vo=Vin you would need an inverter stage in the feedback path - otherwise the magnitudes match but the sign is inverted. If you did this you would have change U1-B to an inverting stage to keep the relative input/output sign sense (phase?) around the closed loop correct.
I don't see anything wrong with the phase of the feedback. It's basically just a big voltage follower. Loop stability might be an issue.

EDIT: The simulated circuit was stable. The .ASC file for LTspice is attached.
 

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Ron H

Joined Apr 14, 2005
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Steven, why did you make it so complex? A voltage follower doesn't need two op amps, or an integrator in the feedback loop
 

mik3

Joined Feb 4, 2008
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Use an op amp with the input signal at its non inverting input and the feedback taken from the output (load) and connected on its inverting input.
 
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