Laboratory work parallels class work. Difference amplifier Build a difference amplifier from discrete components. Voltage gain Calculate and measure the voltage gain and decibel gain of inverting and non-inverting amplifiers. Feedback Use feedback to offset thermal drift and stabilize voltage gain. Noise Determine the noise figure for an operational amplifier.
Frequency compensation Install a capacitor on an OP-AMP to prevent feedback oscillations.
Slew rate Use an oscilloscope and signal generator to measure the slew rate of an op-amp. Bandwidth Measure the bandwidth and roll off rate of active filters.