A Nice, Relaxing Problem

The questions below are due on Monday October 28, 2024; 10:00:00 PM.
 
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This problem studies the square-wave relaxation oscillator shown below, a variant of the one from this week's lab. This oscillator employs positive feedback so that its output, v_{\rm out}, switches between the op-amp power supply rails of +V_{\rm S} and -V_{\rm S} depending on the sign of v_+ - v_-. Other than the limitation imposed by the power supply, the op-amp is otherwise ideal.

Answer the following questions about this circuit.

Part A

Suppose that, at time t=t_0, v_{\rm out}(t_0) = V_{\rm S}, and that v_-(t_0) is given and satisfies v_-(t_0) < 0. Derive an expression for v_-(t) that is valid from t = t_0 until the time at which v_{\rm out} switches to -V_{\rm S}. You do not need to determine the actual switching time. You may answer in terms of V_{\rm S}, v_-(t_0), and any other values from the circuit or mathematical constants that you might need.

Part B

Below is shown a graph of v_{\rm out}(t) over two cycles of operation. On these same axes, sketch and clearly label v_+(t) and v_-(t) on the same scales.

Part C

Determine the steady-state period T of the square-wave oscillator in terms of the given constants.


 
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