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Hamdard University

Expt. No: 07
COMPARATOR BY USING Op-Amp 741

Date:

AIM:
To study and draw the Comparator circuit by using Op-Amp 741.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

Sr.No. Description Range / Number/ Value Qty

1 Integrated Regulated Power Supply (ICPS) ±15 V 1

2 Regulated Power Supply (ICPS) (0-30) V 1

3 Potentiometer 10 KΩ 1

4 Operational Amplifier (OP-AMP) IC 741 1

5 Resistors 330Ω , 33 KΩ Each two

Bread board & Connecting wires

6

THEORY:
A voltage comparator is an electronic device that can compare voltages that are on its inputs to determine which
is larger or which is smaller. Therefore, we can make decisions based on which input has larger voltage.
Comparators are very useful for many different types of electronic circuits.
They serve to monitor levels.
For example, say that we are using the LM741 op amp as a comparator and we have 2 inputs we are monitoring. If one of
the voltages going into the LM741 is 5V and the other is a voltage divider circuit, we can tell whether the other voltage goes
below or above the 5 volts. If it goes above 5 volts, then the output of the LM741 will be high (it will be whatever voltage is
supplied to the V+ terminal of the op amp). If the voltage goes below 5 volts, then the output of the op amp will be low (it
will be whatever voltage is supplied to the V- terminal).
In this way, you can see how a comparator is used to check voltage levels.
Usually, a comparator will have one input that has a set (and known voltage). This serves as the reference voltage. And
usually the other voltage is unknown and variable. This is usually from some type of sensor such as to measure light, heat,
fluids, etc.

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If we have a reference voltage (set at some value), and we have a variable voltage, using a comparator, we can tell
whether the variable voltage goes above or below this reference voltage. If it goes above it, then we can make the circuit
perform a certain action. If it goes below it, we can make the circuit perform a different action. For example, if it goes above
the reference level, an LED turns on. If it goes below, the LED turns off.
The LM741 is an operational amplifier IC that can function as a comparator.

TABULATION:

Inputs Values (V) LED status

Voltage
a) (Reference)
Voltage
(Variable)
Inputs Values (V) LED status
Voltage
(Reference)
b) Voltage
(Variable)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Input is given to the terminals.
3. The supply voltage is switched on and the output is recorded through the LED status.

RESULT:
Thus the Comparator circuit was verified and the LED status was observed.

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