Topic 1.4.

3 Non-Inverting amplifier

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this topic you will be able to;
draw and recognise the non-inverting amplifier circuit;
design a non-inverting amplifier using resistive negative feedback to
achieve specified voltage gain;
select and use the formulae
G=

Vout
R
= 1+ f .
Vin
R1

know that the input impedance is equal to that of the op-amp.

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Non-inverting Amplifier.
The second amplifier that we will look at is the non-inverting amplifier. The
circuit diagram for this type of amplifier is shown below:
Rf

+V

Note : The power supply

connections are often left off
the diagram of the amplifier to
make the circuit easier to follow.

+
-V
Vin

Vout

R1

0V

The voltage gain of this amplifier is given by the following formulae.

Voltage Gain =

Vout
R
= 1+ f
Vin
R1

Important things to remember for this amplifier are as follows:

i.
Voltage gain can be determined either if Vout and Vin are known or if Rf
and R1 are known.
ii.
The minimum gain of this amplifier is +1, when Rf = 0. (Only used when
circuit is being used for impedance matching which is outside the
scope of this syllabus.)
iii. The gain is positive so for a positive input voltage, the output will be
also be positive, and vice versa.
iv.
The input impedance of this amplifier is equal to the input impedance
of the amplifier itself i.e. >10M.
v.
If you are designing an amplifier of this type then all resistors
chosen must be greater than 1k.
We will now look at an example:
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Example 1: A non-inverting amplifier is required to act as a preamplifier for a
microphone. The amplifier requires a gain of +100.
(a)

Draw the circuit diagram for an inverting amplifier.

Rf

+V
+
-V
Vin

(b)

Vout

R1

Determine
suitable
resistors for

0V

R1 and Rf.

In the question we are told that the gain needs to be +100, so we

now apply the gain formula as shown below;
Gain = 1 +

Rf
R1

100 = 1 +

Rf
R1

100 1 =

Rf
R1

R f = 99 R 1

We are not given any values for R1 or Rf, and therefore we can
choose any values that have the ratio Rf = 99 R1 as long as they are
both greater than 1k.
For example we could use :
R1 = 1k and Rf = 99k or R1 = 5k and Rf = 495k etc.
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Example 2.The following circuit shows a non-inverting amplifier connected to
a 10V power supply. The input impedance of the amplifier is
15M.
Rf = 47k

+V
+
-V
Vin

(a)

Vout

R1= 1k

What is the
voltage gain
this

0V

of
amplifier ?

(b)

Gain = 1 +

Rf
R1

Gain = 1 +

47
= +48
1

If Vin = 50mV, determine the value of Vout.

Gain =

Vout
Vin

Vout
50
= 48 50 = 240mV

+ 48 =
Vout

(c)

What is the input impedance of this amplifier ?

Input impedance = impedance of Op-amp = 15M

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(d)

The graph below shows an alternating signal applied to Vin. On the

axes below sketch the graph of Vout.
Vin/mV

100
75
50
25
0
-25
-50
-75
-100

Vout/mV

Output graph not inverted - i.e.

positive i/p gives positive o/p etc.

Peak output voltage = peak input voltage x gain

480
360
240
120
0
-120
-240
-360
-480
Frequency remains the same

Here are a couple of examples for you to do !

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Exercise 1:
1.

The following circuit shows a non-inverting amplifier connected to a 10V

power supply. The input impedance of the amplifier is 20M.
Rf = 68k

+V
+
-V
Vin

(a)

R1= 2k

Vout

0V

of
amplifier ?

What is the
voltage gain
this

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(b)

If Vin = 75mV, determine the value of Vout.

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(c)

What is the input impedance of this amplifier ?

Input impedance = ...........................................................................

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(d)

The graph below shows an alternating signal applied to Vin. On the

axes below sketch the graph of Vout. Add suitable labels to the Vout
axis.
Vin/mV

100
75
50
25
0
-25
-50
-75
-100

Vout/mV

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2.

A non-inverting amplifier is required to act as a preamplifier for a

microphone in a public address system. The amplifier requires a gain of
+40.
(a)

Draw the circuit diagram for a non-inverting amplifier.

(b)

R1 and Rf.

Determine
suitable
resistors for

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Solutions to Student Exercises.
Exercise 1:
1.

(a)
Gain = 1 +

Rf
R1

Gain = 1 +

68
= +35
2

(b)
Gain =

Vout
Vin

Vout
75
= 35 75 = 2625mV = 2.625 V

+ 35 =
Vout

(c)
Input impedance = impedance of Op-amp = 20M
(d)
Vout/V
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4

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2.

(a)
Rf

+V
+
-V
Vin

Vout

R1

0V

(b)

In the question we are told that the gain needs to be +40, so we

now apply the gain formula as shown below;
Gain = 1 +

Rf
R1

40 = 1 +

Rf
R1

40 1 =

Rf
R1

R f = 39 R 1

We are not given any values for R1 or Rf, and therefore we can
choose any values that have the ratio Rf = 39 R1 as long as they are
both greater than 1k.
For example we could use :
R1 = 1k and Rf = 39k.
No examination questions have been included with this section, as these will
be included in Topic 1.4.5 Practical voltage amplifiers.

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Self Evaluation Review
My personal review of these objectives:

Learning Objectives

draw and recognise the non-inverting

amplifier circuit;
design a non-inverting amplifier
using resistive negative feedback to
achieve specified voltage gain;
select and use the formulae
G=

Vout
R
= 1+ f
Vin
R1

know that the input impedance is

equal to that of the op-amp.
Targets:

1.

2.

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