Question: An amplifier for a piezoelectric force sensor is shown, where the sensor ( mathrm { C } _ { mathrm { s

An amplifier for a piezoelectric force sensor is shown, where the sensor \(\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{s}}\) polarizes with applied stress. \(\mathrm{C}_{\text {ref }}=0.07\mathrm{pF}\)
a) Add a large resistor to ensure the op-amp has DC bias current.
b) What is the transfer function for this circuit as a function of sensor charge \(\mathrm{Q}_{\mathrm{s}}\)(assuming R is very large and an ideal amplifier)?
c) The crystal is circular with diameter 1 cm , thickness 1 mm , Young's modulus 90 GPa, sensitivity \(2\mathrm{pC}/\mathrm{N}\), relative permittivity 5, and a resistivity of \(10^{14}\Omega-\mathrm{cm}\). A force of 0.01 N at 1 kHz is applied uniformly across the electrode surface. What is the open circuit sensor voltage \(\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{s}}\)? What is the amplifier output voltage?
d) How does the input impedance of this amplifier influence the output voltage?
An amplifier for a piezoelectric force sensor is

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