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Output only 230 mV instead of 5V in non-inverting summing amplifier circuit—why?

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    Aubrey Kagan
    Anonymous  
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    David Ashton
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    David Ashton
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    PeterTraneus Anderson
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    Richard Gabric
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    Anjali Agarwal
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    David Ashton
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Topic summary

A non-inverting summing amplifier circuit designed to output 5 V was instead producing only 230 mV. Investigation revealed that the non-inverting input lacked a proper path to ground, which affected the output voltage. Simulation in Multisim showed that adding a resistor from the non-inverting input to ground improved the output voltage but altered the gain. Removing a feedback resistor (R4) restored the expected 5 V output in simulation. Theoretical analysis confirmed the circuit should yield 5 V output, but practical issues such as offset voltage and wiring faults can cause discrepancies. The complexity of the non-inverting summing amplifier's transfer function was noted, with a recommendation to use the inverting summing amplifier configuration for simplicity. Ultimately, correct wiring resolved the issue, aligning real-world results with theoretical expectations.
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