Step 2: Design the Op-Amp Circuit
Rf WW
SPDT
5V
Ri
V solar
Rvi WW
Rsh
Using your understanding of Op-Amp circuits, design and test a circuit that will measure the current passing through the load resistor (RL). For this design, you can make the following assumptions: The Op-amp is ideal (V* = V- and I* = I = 0A). The load resistance (RL) is 1k Ohms. This circuit is in steady state (DC supply), so for your design, you can assume both capacitors look like open circuits for this part of the design. To convert the load current into an input voltage for the Op-Amp, a shunt resistor (Rsh) of 5 Ohms is used. Although other values for the resistor (Rvi) and capacitor (Cvi) would work, use an Rvi of 1 kohm and a Cvi of 1 F.