Problem 4.

20 Determine the linear range of the source υs in the circuit of

Fig. P4.20.

1.2 kΩ

_
υo
200 Ω 400 Ω +
+ Vcc = 12 V
_ 2V
υs

Figure P4.20: Circuit for Problem 4.20.

Solution: The circuit is a standard summing amplifier.

Rf Rf
υo = − υ1 − υ2
R1 R2
1.2 × 103 1.2 × 103
=− υs − ×2
200 400
= −6υs − 6 (V).

For υo = Vcc = 12 V,

12 = −6υs − 6, or υs = −3 V.

For υo = −Vcc = −12 V,

−12 = −6υs − 6, or υs = 1 V.

Hence, the linear range of υs is

−3 V ≤ υs ≤ 1 V.

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