Operational Amplifier – Multistage Op-Amp Circuit

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In the following circuit:

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We have

$$V_{S_1} = -V_T \ln\left(\frac{V_1}{RI_s}\right), V_{S_2} = -V_T \ln\left(\frac{V_2}{RI_s}\right)$$

then $$ \frac{V_{S_1}}{R_1} + \frac{V_{S_2}}{R_1} = I_s e^{\frac{-V_{S_3}}{V_t}} $$

I'm confused on how to calculate the input voltage for the middle op-amp.

Is it \$V_{S_3} = -(V_{S_2}+V_{S_1})\$?

I found that $$V_s =- \frac{V_1 V_2}{R I_s}$$

Is this valid?

Best Answer

You have a log amplifier, followed by a summer, followed by an antilog amplifier.

Since ln(A) + ln (B) = ln(AB), the configuration is a multiplier, giving you the product of the two inputs.

So, yes, your answer that gives a linearly scaled version of the product of the inputs, that is a reasonable answer.