Practice - Op-Amp-based Proportional Control Circuits
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the error signal in a proportional control system?
💡 Hint: Think about what the system uses to determine how much to adjust.
What does Kp stand for in the equation Vout = Kp × E(t)?
💡 Hint: Consider what factor influences the scaling of the output.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Vout represent in the equation Vout = Kp × E(t)?
💡 Hint: Consider what the outcome of the equation describes.
True or False: A higher Kp always leads to better system performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between speed and stability in control systems.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a proportional control circuit for a simple fan where the control output adjusts voltage based on the temperature deviation.
💡 Hint: Consider how to measure and feedback the temperature into the control.
Evaluate the effect of increasing Kp in a proportional control system used for motor speed control and predict the stability of the system.
💡 Hint: Think about how responsive systems can also be less stable.
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