Students read an explanation of the summing amplifier and the formulas for closed-loop gain. An example is given.

In this animated activity, learners view the seven steps that are used to calculate voltage and current values throughout a common-emitter transistor amplifier.

In this animated object, learners see how a time proportioning operational amplifier varies an average DC voltage. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the operation of a proportional control amplifier and the two ways that it is programmed using proportional gain or proportional band. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Students are introduced to the non-inverting amplifier configuration. The formulas for closed loop gain and bandwidth are shown, and an example is given.

The current-to-voltage conversion of the transresistance amplifier is examined. The formulas for output voltage and impedance are defined and an example ties the concepts together.

The inverting amplifier configuration is presented. The closed loop voltage gain and the closed loop bandwidth formulas are explained, along with the concept of negative feedback.

Describe the inverting op-amp configuration and calculate the circuit gain.

Students read an explanation of the common-source and source-follower amplifiers. Gain formulas are developed and an example is given.

Students read an introduction to the transconductance amplifier. They also view formulas for voltage-to-current conversion, closed-loop input, and output impedance. An example of how R1 controls the conversion factor is given.

Students read about the characteristics of the ideal operational amplifier and compare them with the industry standard LM741C.

The learner will examine the basic characteristics of the operational amplifier integrated circuit and solve for Vout.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a summing operational amplifier through formulas, tables, and animated illustrations. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Students read an explanation of the operation of an operational amplifier that functions as a comparator.

In this interactive object, learners examine the operation of an inverting operational amplifier through formulas, tables, and animated illustrations. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the circuit configuration and operation of a differentiator operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the fundamental operation of a difference operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.

The learner will calculate basic circuit resistance.

The learner will calculate input and output circuit resistance for the Inverting Op-Amp configuration.

Students read about the three main classes of amplifiers and view graphical representations of the collector current and circuit.