gsi op-amp has become an industry standard
today. The pin configuration and the complete
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gehematic circuit diagram for 741 is shown in Offset nut NC
4 (a) and (b) respectively. Since this cir. Invert °
cait is quite complex compared to MC1530, only a ¥
the qualitative analysis is taken up. Non-inverting input & output
In understanding an op-amp circuit as complex ¥ Offset nul
transistors), first we identify the stages
ide signal gain. The input stage diff.
of transistors Q,—@, and Q, - Q,.
Transistors Q,, and Q,; provide the second stay sistors
are in cascode (CE-CB) configuration. Two transistors fn fares (@; lene Gr one Nick
iain per stage needed to achieve the adequate open-loop gain in a two stage amplifier. The
transistors Q;, Q, and Q; form the active load for Q, and Q,. Transistors Q, and Q, also
function as a differential amplifier for the external offset nulling signal. The emitter current
oftransistors Q, and Q, can be controlled by varying a 10 kQ potentiometer that is externally
‘connected between offset null terminals as shown by dotted line in Fig. 2.34(b). Bias currents
the input stage are provided by a complicated arrangement of current mirror pairs. Qyy
grates a current in Q,,. This current is reflected over to Qj, (though reduced because of
emitter feedback due to R,). This, in turn, generates a series current in Qy which is
r across another mirror pair to Q,. The bias current of Q, and Q, is effectively driven
the mirror pair Qi. and Q,,. The output of the first diff-amp is taken at the junction of
a Ba Ge (point x» Meee 2! asa “oes symmetry amplifier. The output at this
proportional differenti ut signal. The output is now amplified by
stage consisting of transistor Q,, and Q,; in flaitingion connection. eet
output of common-collector-amplifier formed by Qi and Ry drives the CE-amplifier
of Qi, Ry =e me ert current load Qs The output of CE-amplifier is a bias
fortra nsistors as QJ ee * Gi “a Qs form a current mirror and supply
transistors Qr7, he ork consisting of transistors Qi», Qyy and
voltage level See shifting the voltage output of @,; by a fixed amount on
stage Yormed by @,, and Qyp, The level shifter network
stage in the linear region. The transistors Q,, and Q,, also
Qeo by two diode drops and thus temperature compensate
Qu. performs two functions, It serves as a buffer between
feedback to Qs. The final output is taken at the
itary pair operates so that depending upon the
transistors @,, or Qys is conducting at any time. With no
off, resulting in a low quiescent current drain in the
Fig. 2.34 (a) Pin configuration
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, protect the circuit by limiting current to the ou!
Poad) current exceeds the safe limit, the voltage dvon
Qs and Qs, which in turn makes Q,5 on. This