Electronic Devices for Analog Signal Processing

Introduction. Chapter 1. MODERN OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS. Introduction. 1.1. Application of operational amplifiers. 1.2. Amplifiers with potential input. 1.3. Electrical models of operational amplifiers. 1.4. Analysis of the effect of signal source and load. 1.5. Amplifiers with current input. 1.6. Amplifiers with current output. 1.7. Current-differencing amplifiers. 1.8. Rail-to-rail amplifiers. 1.9. Instrumental amplifiers. 1.10. Clamping amplifiers . 1.11. Isolation amplifiers. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 2. FUNCTIONAL TRANSFORMATIONS OF SIGNALS. Introduction. 2.1. Linear transformations of signals. 2.2. Nonlinear transformations of signals. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 3. LINEAR FUNCTIONAL UNITS IN OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS. Introduction. 3.1. General circuit designs of linear devices. 3.2. Scalers. 3.3. Integrating amplifiers. 3.4. Differentiating amplifier. 3.5. Active filters constructed in op-amps. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 4. NONLINEAR DEVICES IN OP-AMPS. Introduction. 4.1. Voltage comparator. 4.2. Logarithmic amplifier. 4.3. Operational rectifiers. 4.4. Full-wave operational rectifiers. 4.5. Voltage limiters and overload protection circuits. 4.6. Op-amp function generators. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 5. SINE WAVE OSCILLATORS. Introduction. 5.1. Oscillatory processes. 5.2. Features of oscillating systems. 5.3. RC sine-wave oscillators. 5.4. LC sine wave oscillators. 5.5. Quartz oscillators. 5.6. Negative resistance oscillators. 5.7. Synthesis of oscillating systems of RC oscillators. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 6. PULSE OSCILLATORS. Introduction. 6.1. Selected issues of theory of pulse oscillators. 6.2. Op-amp pulse oscillators. 6.3. Possible circuits of op-amp oscillators. 6.4. Logic-gate oscillator. 6.5. Integrated timer oscillator. 6.6. Oscillators in elements with negative resistance. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Chapter 7. SIGNAL CONDITIONERS. Introduction. 7.1. Resistive sensor signal conditioners. 7.2. Inductive sensor signal conditioner. 7.3. Optical sensor signal conditioners. 7.4. Thermocouple signal conditioners. 7.5. Voltage and current sensor signal conditioners. Conclusions. Questions. Test yourself. References. Conclusions. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Glossary. Index. List of abbreviations. List of parameters.