A typo, yes.R4 and R5?
A typo, yes.R4 and R5?
True in general.the circuit, as given and even if you fixed the topology-related issue, will give output current that varies with the load resistance.
the follower in the original circuit exists precisely to counter that.
that's the danger of simulation: opamp models don't model the amp's inability to deal with near-rail signals. your simulation may show that the opamp works fine 10mv or lower close to the rail / ground, when in fact most r2r opamps cannot even do that.But with it I cant use the OpAmps I have or even know which one to use for correct working.
So the circuit can't really be truly simulated? Even usig a r2r OpAmp the current is changing with the load.that's the danger of simulation: opamp models don't model the amp's inability to deal with near-rail signals. your simulation may show that the opamp works fine 10mv or lower close to the rail / ground, when in fact most r2r opamps cannot even do that.
for simulation to be helpful, you have to know where its limitations come into play.
I think dannyl has given you an unduly negative view of Spice simulators.So the circuit can't really be truly simulated?
No, they are not, but I will take that on count next time.That is a very pretty board. It is difficult to tell (a lot of scrolling up and down) but are the inputs to the unused opamps connected to anything? It is a good practice to connect them to something, even to each other, but it probably seldom matters, so this question is just out of curiosity.
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