Higher Physics

Electricity and Electronics - Activity 19

Square wave generator

Aim - To investigate how the Op-Amp can be used to generate a square wave.     Instructions
  • Connect the oscilloscope across the inputs A B
  • Adjust the signal generator voltage and the oscilloscope time base to obtain a suitable trace.
The settings are reduced by clicking on the left of the dial and increased by clicking on the right of the dial.
  • Accurately sketch the pattern produced
  • Now connect the oscilloscope across the output C D
  • Without adjusting any of the controls sketch the pattern produced.
  • State how the phase of the output V0 compares with the input V1
  • Compare the frequency of the output  V0  to   the input  V1.
  • State the gain of the amplifier in this circuit
  • Hence state the minimum value of V1  that will produce a saturated output potential  V0.
  • As the input potential from the signal generator  V1   is increased, explain what happens to the output potential  V0   .
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