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In summary: You are oversimplifying it. The gain of 10^7 is not needed. You can use an electrometer opamp to convert the input impedance of the circuit to voltages.
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Anybody? 
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You haven't said where's the input to the circuit.
Use your op-amp fundamentals:
An "operational" amplifier will attempt to hold its input pins equal.
It's up to designer to surround it with a feedback that let's it do that.
Can yours do that with the feedback circuit you've given it?
Here's the motherlode of introductory op-amp info:
http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snoa621b/snoa621b.pdf
Use your op-amp fundamentals:
An "operational" amplifier will attempt to hold its input pins equal.
It's up to designer to surround it with a feedback that let's it do that.
Can yours do that with the feedback circuit you've given it?
Here's the motherlode of introductory op-amp info:
http://www.ti.com/lit/an/snoa621b/snoa621b.pdf
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It's an inverting amplifier. The presence of only resistors (i.e., no capacitors or inductors) means the feedback (hence gain) is independent of frequency (provided we overlook the frequency response of the op-amp itself).riie said:
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Are they anything more than a voltage divider?
What's voltage on left side of Runnumbered ?
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I'm guessing "Kelvin Capacitor" means some sort of capacitance measurement probe where the capacitance changes with time.
But my brain hurts trying to figure out how that relates to the rest of the circuit.
If one end of KC is at virtual Earth and the other end is at a constant bias voltage, then changing the value of KC is equivalent to injecting some charge / current into the unnumbered resistor ...
But my brain hurts trying to figure out how that relates to the rest of the circuit.
If one end of KC is at virtual Earth and the other end is at a constant bias voltage, then changing the value of KC is equivalent to injecting some charge / current into the unnumbered resistor ...
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Found some info on it..
http://www.kelvinprobe.com/MRS%20Seminar%20-%20Notes.pdf
An interesting instrument for a R&D lab to study surface electric effects.
So charge moves out when plates move apart and vice versa.
Amp gives voltage in proportion. The numbered resistor voltage divider just gives more gain.
One of its uses looks to be measuring affinity of a substance for electrons, ie how many ev it takes to withdraw one ? I always wndered how they measure that.
That Lord Kelvin was mighty clever.
Sure would be fun to watch someone operate one and understand its use !
http://www.kelvinprobe.com/MRS%20Seminar%20-%20Notes.pdf
An interesting instrument for a R&D lab to study surface electric effects.
i'd wager that's how it works. Oscillating position of one plate of the capacitor gives alternating current, because to keep constant voltage the Q/C ratio must be constant.
So charge moves out when plates move apart and vice versa.
Amp gives voltage in proportion. The numbered resistor voltage divider just gives more gain.
One of its uses looks to be measuring affinity of a substance for electrons, ie how many ev it takes to withdraw one ? I always wndered how they measure that.
That Lord Kelvin was mighty clever.
Sure would be fun to watch someone operate one and understand its use !
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Sorry for not providing more info.
Jim hardy is right, I am doing something similar to what he has stated.
Have been reading about circuits that are used to measure the induced AC current that is produced by the vibrating kelvin probe which can be represented by the kelvin capacitor.
This prove to be challenging as not much info are given on those circuits or rather no detail was provided for the I/V converter that was being used and the induced AC current produced are in the magnitude of pA to nA range. In addition, noises often predominate in the measurment of such a small signal.
Jim hardy is right, I am doing something similar to what he has stated.
Have been reading about circuits that are used to measure the induced AC current that is produced by the vibrating kelvin probe which can be represented by the kelvin capacitor.
This prove to be challenging as not much info are given on those circuits or rather no detail was provided for the I/V converter that was being used and the induced AC current produced are in the magnitude of pA to nA range. In addition, noises often predominate in the measurment of such a small signal.
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ahhh... that National AN20 is a start.
You will want to read some application notes for extremely high Zin amplifiers.
Search on "Electrometer opamp"
the ones i used are obsolete now, and i was doing DC to extremely low frequency work.
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/lmc6001.pdf
Hopefully your post will spark Yungman's curiosity, he is way beyond my level at such matters. Here's an ancient Analog Devices paper that at least mentions "vibrating capacitor electrometer"
http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/bestof/pdf/05_2.pdf
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This circuit is used to create an equivalent feedback resistor bigger than the values available.
Say, with 10Mohm feedback and a divider by 100, you have the equivalent of 1Gohm. Useful to improve the low-frequency response with your capacitive source.
Though, one should be aware of the effects offset has in this circuit. As well, a very slow response time is unnerving because it takes minutes to stabilize and yuo never know if it has finished. It's better to pass DC when you can, and zero all offsets digitally in a subsequent stage, as this takes no time.
Say, with 10Mohm feedback and a divider by 100, you have the equivalent of 1Gohm. Useful to improve the low-frequency response with your capacitive source.
Though, one should be aware of the effects offset has in this circuit. As well, a very slow response time is unnerving because it takes minutes to stabilize and yuo never know if it has finished. It's better to pass DC when you can, and zero all offsets digitally in a subsequent stage, as this takes no time.
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I am still exploring for solutions.
Would it work if
1) A high precision resistor(0.02%) 10Mohm is used to convert I(nA to pA range) to V with a gain of 10^7
2) Then passed on to an instrumentation amplifier to remove any noise that is present and provide further gain.
Am I oversimplifiying it? Or it is better to use a Electrometer opamp which functions as a tranimpedance amp to convert I to V.
Would it work if
1) A high precision resistor(0.02%) 10Mohm is used to convert I(nA to pA range) to V with a gain of 10^7
2) Then passed on to an instrumentation amplifier to remove any noise that is present and provide further gain.
Am I oversimplifiying it? Or it is better to use a Electrometer opamp which functions as a tranimpedance amp to convert I to V.
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What are the units of that gain of 10^7 you propose?riie said:
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The 1x10^7 gain is from the 10Mega ohm resistor
Not sure whether the induced AC current can be converted to voltage that way.
Not sure whether the induced AC current can be converted to voltage that way.
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You are thinking of including a 10MΩ resistor at the input where there is presently no resistor?
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The vibrating kelvin capacitor is made of a piezo-vibrated kelvin probe and sample plate. The AC current induced will be of same frequency with the frequency used to vibrate the probe.
The attached image is a quick sketch of the method I am talking about.
Other methods were using opamp or Electrometer opamp and configured as a transimpedance amplifier to convert the AC current to a voltage for further processing or to be read by a daq.
Thanks for ur help too!
The attached image is a quick sketch of the method I am talking about.
Other methods were using opamp or Electrometer opamp and configured as a transimpedance amplifier to convert the AC current to a voltage for further processing or to be read by a daq.
Thanks for ur help too!
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Connnect DC Bias + to ground.
There should be resistors to set A1 gain.
Add 10 kilohm in series with 1A-.
Add 1.0 megohm from 1A- to 1A Output
There should be resistors to set A1 gain.
Add 10 kilohm in series with 1A-.
Add 1.0 megohm from 1A- to 1A Output
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IA is a instrumentation amplifier.
So the last two steps are not required?
The gain of the instrumentation amplifier can be set by an external resistor, apologizes for not showing.
I am referring to the INA116 instrumentation amplifier as it's input bias current is 3fA(typ) so as not to affect the AC induced current which is already very small?
So the last two steps are not required?
The gain of the instrumentation amplifier can be set by an external resistor, apologizes for not showing.
I am referring to the INA116 instrumentation amplifier as it's input bias current is 3fA(typ) so as not to affect the AC induced current which is already very small?
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Gain is set by a single resistor?riie said:
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NascentOxygen said:
This is the datasheet of the instrumentation amplifier, INA116.
www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ina116.pdf
You can see that the gain is set by the value of Rg.I am still learning by the day, so I'm not really sure will this method work.
Or configuring a transimpedance amplifer (using electrometer opamp) and 2nd stage amplification by another opamp.
Really appreciate your support and suggestions!
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FAQ: OP Amp Configuration: Understand Resistors - Get Answers Now!
What is an OP Amp configuration?
An OP Amp configuration is a circuit arrangement that uses operational amplifiers (OP Amps) to perform mathematical operations on electrical signals. It typically consists of resistors, capacitors, and other electronic components that are connected to the inputs and outputs of the OP Amp.
What types of OP Amp configurations are there?
There are three main types of OP Amp configurations: inverting, non-inverting, and differential. Inverting configurations use a negative feedback loop to invert the input signal, while non-inverting configurations do not. Differential configurations use two input signals to produce an output that is the difference between the two.
How do resistors affect OP Amp configurations?
Resistors are an essential component of OP Amp configurations. They are used to control the gain (amplification) of the OP Amp, as well as to set the input and output impedance. The values of the resistors can greatly impact the performance of the circuit, so it is important to choose them carefully.
What is the purpose of using multiple resistors in an OP Amp configuration?
Multiple resistors are often used in OP Amp configurations to create a voltage divider circuit. This allows for more precise control of the input voltage, which can be important for certain applications. Additionally, using multiple resistors can help to reduce noise and improve the stability of the circuit.
How do I choose the right resistors for my OP Amp configuration?
Choosing the right resistors for an OP Amp configuration depends on several factors, including the desired gain, input and output impedance, and the power supply voltage. It is important to calculate the values of the resistors based on these factors to ensure the circuit functions properly. Additionally, using high-quality resistors can improve the performance and reliability of the circuit.