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| JoeP:
I'm trying to use an op-amp in an amplifier circuit (the LM324N), but it doesn't seem to be working properly. From a 5V power supply, I measured the non-inverting input at 2.5V, the inverting input at 0.8V and the output at 3.9V. Shouldn't the output be at the full 5V? I haven't used op-amps much, so it might just be a simple mistake with the circuit, which I'll attach later. |
| radix:
The ancient LM324 can't get its output near the rails. If you look at the datasheet, you'll see that the output swing is specified at approximately 2 V less than the supply voltages. Use a better opamp with a rail to rail output. |
| Siwastaja:
Or, increase Vcc. |
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