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Basic Electronics » Amplifiers

October 29, 2010
by lcruz007
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Hello, I'm trying to amplify a low-frequency signal which has a short peak of just some microvolts.

What amplifiers would you recommend me for this application?

Thanks in advance.

October 29, 2010
by hevans
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Hi lcruz,

Have you tried doing something like the single transistor amplifier we use in the sound meter video? You probably have some 2n7000s around and can give it a quick test to see if it will suit your needs.

Humberto

October 30, 2010
by lcruz007
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Humberto,

Sounds like a perfect way to amplify the signal. I just bought a couple of 2N3904 NPN and also got some 2N700 from some past projects :)

The signal I am talking about is between 5Hz and 50Hz, and its amplitude is maybe just some microvolts (μV). Will this work for me?

Thank you.

October 30, 2010
by Ralphxyz
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Make sure and use capacitors to quiet any noise at that level random noise could be confused for a actual signal.

Ra;ph

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