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Instrumentation amplifier

Vanshika Saxena
WHAT IS AN INSTRUMENTATION
AMPLIFIER

An instrumentation amplifier is a type of


differential amplifier that amplifies the
difference between two input signals while
rejecting any common-mode signals
(signals that are present on both inputs). It
is commonly used in measurement and test
equipments.

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Instrumentation amplifier using op-amp

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Working of an
instrumentation amplifier

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The instrumentation amplifier consists of
three operational amplifiers (op-amps),
The two input signals are applied to the
first and second op-amps.
The third op-amp is used as a differential
amplifier
The gain of the differential amplifier can be
adjusted by changing the values of two
external resistors.
The output of the instrumentation amplifier
is a high-precision amplified signal that is
proportional to the difference between the
two input signals, and is free from any
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common-mode noise or interference 11/03/2024
Block diagram of
instrumentation amplifier

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Transducer- convert the physic quantity in
the form of a signal

Pre amplifier- Amplify the low level output


of the transducer for the main
instrumentation amplifier

Instrumentation amplifier-

Indicator or display

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characteristics of a good
instrumentation amplifier

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The instrumentation amplifier should have
high gain and should be accurate.

The gain should be easily adjustable using


a single control.

It must have High Input Impedance and


Low Output Impedance

The Instrumentation amplifier should have


High CMRR

It must also have a High Slew Rate.


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Difference between
Operational Amplifier and
Instrumentation Amplifier

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Operational Instrumentation
amplifier amplifier

Amplify single Amplifies the


input signal difference between
Used in simple two input signlas
amplification Used in
purposes measurement and
High gain, high test equipments
input impedance Higher gain than a
normal op-amp and
very high CMRR

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Advantages of
Instrumentation Amplifier

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The gain of a three op-amp instrumentation
amplifier circuit can be easily varied
The gain of the amplifier depends only on
the external resistors used.
The input impedance is very high.
The output impedance of the
instrumentation amplifier is very low.
The CMRR of the op-amp 3 is very high and
almost all of the common mode signal will
be rejected.

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Applications of
Instrumentation Amplifier

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Instrumentation amplifiers are used in data
acquisition from small o/p transducers like
thermocouples, strain gauges,
measurements of Wheatstone bridge, etc.
These amplifiers are used in navigation,
medical, radar, etc.
These amplifiers are used to enhance the
S/N ratio (signal to noise) in audio
applications like audio signals with low
amplitude.
These amplifiers are used for imaging as
well as video data acquisition in the
conditioning of high-speed signal.
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amplifiers are used in RF cable 11/03/2024
• Overall, the instrumentation amplifier
provides high accuracy, high gain, and high
common-mode rejection, making it an
essential tool in many measurement and
sensing applications, including strain gauge
amplifiers, thermocouple amplifiers, and other
sensor signal conditioning circuits.

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THANK YOU

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