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Op-Amp Ic Tester

This document describes the circuit and operation of an op-amp tester. The circuit uses a 741 op-amp and can test op-amps in both inverting and non-inverting configurations. It generates its own regulated +12V and -12V power supply from a mains transformer. LEDs light up differently depending on the op-amp configuration being tested to indicate proper functioning. The circuit is implemented on a small PCB and can be enclosed in a box for use as a handy op-amp testing device.

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Op-Amp Ic Tester

This document describes the circuit and operation of an op-amp tester. The circuit uses a 741 op-amp and can test op-amps in both inverting and non-inverting configurations. It generates its own regulated +12V and -12V power supply from a mains transformer. LEDs light up differently depending on the op-amp configuration being tested to indicate proper functioning. The circuit is implemented on a small PCB and can be enclosed in a box for use as a handy op-amp testing device.

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CIRCUIT IDEAS

Op-amp IC Tester

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RAJ K. GOrkHALI ere is the circuit of an easyto-use operational amplifier (op-amp) tester. This test gadget can be used to test the popular general-purpose op-amp type 741 and other such op-amps that are pin-to-pin compatible to 741. Op-amps are used in a large num-

ber of application circuits, so this test gadget can prove a great asset to hobbyists.

Circuit and working


In the circuit (Fig. 1), the op-amp under test can be wired either as an inverting amplifier R2 1K with gain equal LED2 to (R3/R4) or as a 1 8 non-inverting am2 7 ZIF1 plifier with gain 3 6 equal to: 4 5
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R3 1K LED1

D1 1N4007 X1 D3 1N4007 C1 220u 35V

IC1 7812
2

R1 R5 470E 2.2K 0.5W ZD1 3.1V LED3 0.5W R6 2.2K LED4

TP3 R4 1K S2 DPDT 1 2 3

TP1

250mA S1 ON/OFF

C3 100n

C5 100n

4 5 6

1N4007 D4

X1 = 230V AC PRI. 1N4007 D2 TO 15V015V AC 250mA SECONDARY TRANSFORMER

C2 220u 35V
2

C4 100n
1

C6 100n

(R2 R4 )

7912 IC2

GND

TP0 TP2 ZIF1=8PIN ZIF SOCKET

Fig. 1: Circuit of Op-amp IC tester

depending on the position of DPDT switch S2. The input to the amplifier in both the

Test Points
Test point TP0 Details 0V, GND TP1 12V TP2 -12V TP3 3.1V

Fig. 2: An actual-size, single-side PCB for the op-amp tester

Fig. 3: Component layout for the PCB

cases is 3.1V DC. The circuit has its own regulated power supply to generate +12V and -12V for the op-amp from the mains power supply. The power supply circuit consists of transformer X1 with a centretapped secondary winding followed by conventional full-wave rectifier using diodes D1 through D4. Rectifiers are followed by simple single-element capacitor filters. Diodes D1 and D4 constitute the full-wave rectifier for the positive supply, while the filtering action is provided by capacitor C1. Diodes D2 and D3, used with the same centre-tapped secondary winding, provide rectification for negative supply and capacitor C2 does the filtering. IC1 is a +12V three-terminal regulator, while IC2 is a -12V threeWWW.efyMaG.COM

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PARTS LIST
Semiconductors: IC1 IC2 D1-D4 LED1-LED2 LED3-LED4 ZD1 - 7812, +12V voltage regulator - 7912, -12V voltage regulator - 1N4007 rectifier diode - 5mm red LED - 5mm green LED - 3.1V, 0.5W zener diodes

Resistors (all -watt, 5% carbon, unless stated otherwise): R1 - 470-ohm, 0.5W R2-R4 - 1-kilo-ohm R5-R6 - 2.2-kilo-ohm Capacitors: C1-C2 C3-C6 - 220F, 35V electrolytic - 100nF ceramic disk

test input to the op-amp. The working of the circuit is simple. Put the IC in socket ZIF1. Switch on the power supply through switch S1. Now toggle switch S2 and check the status of LED1 and LED2. If LED1 glows when you toggle up and LED2 glows when you toggle down, the op-amp under test is working well in both inverting and non-inverting modes.

Miscellaneous: X1 - 230V AC primary to 15V-0-15V, 250mA secondary transformer S1 - On/off switch S2 - Double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switch F1 - 250mA fuse ZIF1 - 8-pin IC socket (dual-in-line type)

Construction and testing


An actual-size, single-side PCB for the op-amp tester is shown in Fig. 2 and its component layout in Fig. 3. After assembling the circuit on a PCB, enclose it in a suitable box. For testing, follow these steps: 1. Switch on the test gadget through switch S1. Measure the regulated +12V, -12V and +3V DC at test points TP1,TP2 and TP3 with respect to TP0 as shown in the test points table. Ensure that all the DC voltages are available. LED3 and LED4 indicate

terminal regulator. Capacitors C3, C4, C5 and C6 are decoupling capacitors. These are used to decouple DC power supplies for high-frequency noise, if any, present on the DC power supply line. Resistor R1 and zener diode ZD1 generate 3.1V DC, which is used as a

correct +12V and -12 supply. 2. Toggle up switch S1. 3. Switch off the power supply. 4. Insert the op-amp (take a good op-amp) in the 8-pin zif socket (ZIF1) meant for the purpose. 5. Switch on the power supply. LED1 will glow to indicate that the op-amp is functioning properly in inverting amplifier configuration. LED2 should not glow while switch S1 is in this position. 6. Toggle down DPDT switch. LED1 will now stop glowing and LED2 will start glowing. This confirms operation of the op-amp in non-inverting mode. 7. Switch off the power supply. 8. Remove the op-amp from ZIF1 test socket. Remember that even if the op-amp works in either of these configurations, it should still be rated as a bad IC.
The author is a regular contributor to EFY and has many articles published to his credit in India and abroad

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