+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: AC couple amplifier output

  1. #1
    col_implant Newbie
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Posts
    58

    Default AC couple amplifier output

    Hi,

    I have a sinewave signal which my generator outputs, it ranges between 500Hz and 10kHz. It is about 600mV in amplitude (pk-pk) with an offset of about 1.2V. I want to convert this into an AC coupled signal of 2V pk-pk. So I have use a simple inverting amplifier configuration with a capacitor in series with the input resistor to 'block' the DC offset.

    I still see a positive offset in my output signal, so I added a lowpass RC filter. Now I am seeing a negative offset at the output of the RC filter.

    If I AC couple my input should my output not automatically be AC coupled???

    Also how is the DC bias getting through my output RC filter.

    Maybe I'm going about this totally the wrong way, any advice greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    C


  2. #2
    ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent ericgibbs Excellent
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Hampshire. England.
    Posts
    10,849
    Blog Entries
    13

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by col_implant View Post
    Hi,

    I have a sinewave signal which my generator outputs, it ranges between 500Hz and 10kHz. It is about 600mV in amplitude (pk-pk) with an offset of about 1.2V. I want to convert this into an AC coupled signal of 2V pk-pk. So I have use a simple inverting amplifier configuration with a capacitor in series with the input resistor to 'block' the DC offset.

    I still see a positive offset in my output signal, so I added a lowpass RC filter. Now I am seeing a negative offset at the output of the RC filter.

    If I AC couple my input should my output not automatically be AC coupled???

    Also how is the DC bias getting through my output RC filter.

    Maybe I'm going about this totally the wrong way, any advice greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    C
    hi,
    I assume you are using dual power supplies to the OPA.?

    Post your circuit and we can help sort it.
    Eric " Good enough is Perfect "
    I will NOT answer PM's requesting technical help, please use the Forum
    PIC tutorials: Nigel's www.winpicprog.co.uk/ Bill's: www.blueroomelectronics.com/

    Link to my Articles: http://www.electro-tech-online.com/a...icgibbs-55450/

  3. #3
    BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent BrownOut Excellent
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Huntsville, Alabama USA
    Posts
    2,177

    Default

    Amplifiers often have a built-in output offset. Why not just capacitively couple the output?
    Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!

  4. #4
    electronspeed Newbie
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    63

    Default

    Generally amplifiers have some offset voltage.To prevent this say in 741 we go for compensation resistors.But any way capacitor should block dc signal.Impedance coupling seem to work but strength of your ac signal raises doubts.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. DAC output to audio amplifier
    By andy257 in forum General Electronics Chat
    Replies: 4
    Latest: 18th January 2008, 09:27 PM
  2. Constant output audio amplifier
    By henrybot in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 6
    Latest: 18th January 2008, 03:26 PM
  3. Amplifier with adjustiable output impedence
    By drahte1905 in forum Electronic Projects Design/Ideas/Reviews
    Replies: 4
    Latest: 8th January 2008, 03:28 PM
  4. Output a couple of simple music notes
    By Pure_Ignorance in forum General Electronics Chat
    Replies: 2
    Latest: 22nd June 2004, 02:39 AM
  5. maximum output from a transistor amplifier?
    By andy257 in forum General Electronics Chat
    Replies: 3
    Latest: 28th April 2004, 01:38 PM

Tags for this Thread