
Non-inverting Buffer, Increase Rf for more gain. Add a power transistor to Vout for power.
Yes, you have it right. That is how it's done. Switch inputs for inverting. You can always go back and mess with gain.
The signal buffer complete we measure output then transition to a conversation about power at the second stage.
Let's review NPN TIP120 is a medium power Darlington, it is important at this point to remind you of safety. We are talking power now.
We ask how many amps and volts do you need? Then we can set up the power transistor. Power does real work, it is not a small signal.
Look at figure 6 link below, notice active region, Does 4V and 4A work for you or do you want to operate at different active region ?
That is why we ask, we don't like to remain in small signal purgatory but the question is always too hard for a simple answer.
No. that's not any good I need 30V and 2A, I am not using a low voltage Arduino, ok lets find a medium power transistor for this analog driver.
TIP120 - Plastic Medium-Power Complementary Silicon Transistors (onsemi.com)
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