In this project, we will make a constant current
circuit, using an operational amplifier and a
transistor. This circuit maintains a constant current
even when the source voltage changes, because
more energy is used up in the circuit.
Look at the schematic. When the current changes,
the voltage transmitted through R1 changes. The
output of the operational amplifier changes
according to the feedback signal from R1. This
output from the amplifier controls the base voltage of
transistor Q1 allowing it to maintain the constant
current.
Let’s get to the experiment. First set the switch to
position A, and press the key while watching LED 1.
It is dimmer when the key is closed. This is because
both LED 1 and LED 2 are in the circuit when the key
is closed. The load – the amount of energy used by
the LEDs in this circuit – increases, but the current
remains constant. So the LED becomes dimmer.
Now, set the switch to position B with the key off. Do
you see any change in LED brightness from position
A to position B? Setting the switch to B changes the
supply voltage from 9V to 6V. But the current
remains constant again, so the LED brightness does
not change.
Notes:
EXPERIMENT #72: CONSTANT-CURRENT SOURCE
Schematic
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Wiring Sequence:
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31-132-137
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32-35-47
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34-138
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46-67
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48-68-75
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63-131-122
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69-119-124
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76-70-121
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123-133
Содержание EP-130
Страница 11: ... 11 I ENTERTAINMENT CIRCUITS ...
Страница 26: ... 26 II BASIC SEMICONDUCTOR AND COMPONENTS CIRCUITS ...
Страница 36: ... 36 III LED DIGITAL DISPLAY CIRCUITS ...
Страница 41: ... 41 IV A TOUR THROUGH DIGITAL CIRCUITS ...
Страница 49: ... 49 V MORE ADVENTURES WITH DIGITAL CIRCUITS ...
Страница 64: ... 64 VI THE WORLD OF TRANSISTOR TRANSISTOR LOGIC ...
Страница 77: ... 77 VII APPLICATION CIRCUITS BASED ON THE OSCILLATOR ...
Страница 88: ... 88 VIII BASIC OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS ...
Страница 116: ... 116 IX MORE ADVENTURES WITH OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS ...
Страница 129: ... 129 X COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS ...
Страница 136: ... 136 XI TESTING AND MEASURING CIRCUITS ...