Voltage Reference LED indicator
#voltage reference
#LED indicator
#78L05
#LM4140
#varistor
#rectifier
#power input
#voltage clamp
#precision reference
Description: A keyed power input connector, series rectifier and a shunt rectifier, both 1N4007, prevent reverse voltage from being applied to the power input. A 27 volt metal oxide varistor clamps the voltage to the 78L05 that follow it, to less than 30 volts, thus protecting the 78L05. An input voltage of between +9.0 volts and about +24 Volts is needed to power the 78L05. The 78L05 in turn, provides 5.0 ± 0.25 volts for the LM4140 precision reference. This has two important benefits: The 78L05 keeps the input to the LM4140 from exceeding the maximum rated input voltage of 5.6 volts. It also keeps the input to the LM4140 constant, thereby removing up to 300 parts per million of output voltage per volt of input voltage of input voltage sensitivity. A 3.3 volt zener diode across the LM4140's 1.024 volt output limits the maximum voltage that can be applied to the LM4140's output by an accidental contact. This circuit would work well with other voltage reference chips as long as the input voltage for the reference chip is compatible with the output of the three terminal regulator and of course if the reference voltage was significantly lower than the output protection zener diode's zener voltage. Varistors are uncommon parts in some labs. The varistor on the input can be omitted, or a zener diode of the appropriate rating could be substituted. The LED and its associated 2.2 k resistor are only there to indicate that the circuit is on. It too can be eliminated without affecting the performance of the rest of the circuit.
Construction
The circuit was hand wired on a piece of phenolic board with one pad per hole. The parts were arranged so only one jumper, which was run across the component side of the board, was needed. The most difficult part of the construction was the mounting of the small 8 lead surface-mount LM4140. It turned out that I could place the package on the pre-etched pads on the phenolic board, but I had to split the pad that leads 6 and 7 attached to because they aren't to be connected together. Using a new X-Acto Knife blade and made two paralleled cuts across the copper doughnut, and removed a thin slice of copper to form a small gap between the pads. To soldering chip to the pads, I put a tin coating of neutral PH flux on the copper pads, tinned the pads with solder, removed the excess solder with a flux soaked piece of wire braid, then carefully and tediously nudged the package into position then tacked one corner lead down. After several iterations of tacking, inspecting, moving, etc., I managed to get the chip tacked down in the right position, then went around and heated the rest of the pins, adding solder where it looked like it was needed. The solder blobs on some pads appeared when I connected wires to the pads. Once the circuit had been built up and tested, I added four metal standoffs to hold the board off the workbench, and then cut a small piece of phenolic board to shape and hot-glued it to the back of the circuit board to protect the LM4140 and the wiring from being accidentally physically damaged. When applying the hot melt glue, I was careful to run it around the perimeter of the back of the board, keeping it off of the LM1440 and component leads as much as possible. I went around twice, building up a rim to hold the phenolic board off of the circuit board. As the glue had hardened, I placed the small piece of phenolic board on the rim and added more hot melt glue to hold the board in place.
Results
I measured the LM4104 on my two Fluke digital voltmeters, both about 10 years old and not calibrated since they left the factory. I was amazed to see that they both measured 1.024 volts. Another voltmeter, made by a manufacturer whose name one would recognize, measured the LM4140 as 1.031 volt. So, at this point, I would tend to believe the Flukes.
A detailed analysis of the circuit reveals several key components and their functions. The circuit begins with a keyed power input connector that ensures proper connection and prevents accidental reverse polarity. The inclusion of two 1N4007 diodes in series configuration acts as a series rectifier, while a shunt rectifier also using the 1N4007 component protects against reverse voltage, ensuring that the sensitive components downstream are safeguarded.
The 27-volt metal oxide varistor (MOV) serves a critical role in clamping voltage spikes to under 30 volts, thus providing an additional layer of protection for the 78L05 voltage regulator. The 78L05 is a low-dropout three-terminal voltage regulator that accepts an input range of +9.0 volts to +24 volts and outputs a stable 5.0 ± 0.25 volts. This regulated output is essential for powering the LM4140 precision voltage reference, which is sensitive to input voltage variations. The 78L05’s regulation significantly reduces the voltage sensitivity of the LM4140, improving its output stability.
A 3.3-volt zener diode is placed across the LM4140's output to prevent excessive voltage from reaching the reference chip, thus ensuring safe operation during accidental over-voltage conditions. The design allows compatibility with other voltage reference chips, provided they can tolerate the output from the 78L05 and the zener diode's clamping voltage.
The construction of this circuit on phenolic board with careful attention to the layout demonstrates a practical approach to prototyping. The hand-wiring technique utilized is particularly effective for low-volume applications or experimental setups, though it may not be suitable for mass production due to its labor-intensive nature. The use of hot glue to secure components and protect them from physical damage illustrates a thoughtful design consideration for durability in a laboratory environment.
In summary, the circuit presents a robust solution for providing a stable voltage reference while incorporating protective measures against voltage transients and reverse polarity, making it suitable for various applications in electronic design.A keyed power input connector, series rectifier and a shunt rectifier, both 1N4007, prevent reverse voltage from being applied to the power input. A 27 volt metal oxide varistor clamps the voltage to the 78L05 that follow it, to less than 30 volts, thus protecting the 78L05.
An input voltage of between +9.0 volts and about +24 Volts is needed to power the 78L05. The 78L05 in turn, provides 5.0 ± 0.25 volts for the LM4140 precision reference. This has two important benefits: The 78L05 keeps the input to the LM4140 from exceeding the maximum rated input voltage of 5.6 volts. It also keeps the input to the LM4140 constant, thereby removing up to 300 parts per million of output voltage per volt of input voltage of input voltage sensitivity. A 3.3 volt zener diode across the LM4140's 1.024 volt output limits the maximum voltage that can be applied to the LM4140's output by an accidental contact.
This circuit would work well with other voltage reference chips as long as the input voltage for the reference chip is compatible with the output of the three terminal regulator and of course if the reference voltage was significantly lower than the output protection zener diode's zener voltage. Varistors are uncommon parts in some labs. The varistor on the input can be omitted, or a zener diode of the appropriate rating could be substituted.
The LED and its associated 2.2 k resistor are only there to indicate that the circuit is on. It too can be eliminated without affecting the performance of the rest of the circuit. Construction The circuit was hand wired on a piece of phenolic board with one pad per hole. The parts were arranged so only one jumper, which was run across the component side of the board, was needed. The most difficult part of the construction was the mounting of the small 8 lead surface-mount LM4140.
It turned out that I could place the package on the pre-etched pads on the phenolic board, but I had to split the pad that leads 6 and 7 attached to because they aren't to be connected together. Using a new X-Acto Knife blade and made two paralled cuts across the copper doughnut, and removed a thin slice of copper to form a small gap between the pads.
To soldering chip to the pads, I put a tin coating of neutral PH flux on the copper pads, tinned the pads with solder, removed the excess solder with a flux soaked piece of wire braid, then carefully and tediously nudged the package into position then tacked one corner lead down. After several iterations of tacking, inspecting, moving, etc., I managed to get the chip tacked down in the right position, then went around and heated the rest of the pins, adding solder where it looked like it was needed.
The solder blobs on some pads appeared when I connected wires to the pads. Once the circuit had been built up and tested, I added four metal standoffs to hold the board off the workbench, and then cut a small piece of phenolic board to shape and hot-glued it to the back of the circuit board to protect the LM4140 and the wiring from being accidentally physically damaged. When applying the hot melt glue, I was careful to run it around the perimeter of the back of the board, keeping it off of the LM1440 and component leads as much as possible.
I went around twice, building up a rim to hold the phenolic board off of the circuit board. As the glue had hardened, I placed the small piece of phenolic board on the rim and added more hot melt glue to hold the board in place. Results I measured the LM4104 on my two Fluke digital voltmeters, both about 10 years old and not calibrated since they left the factory.
I was amazed to see that they both measured 1.024 volts. Another voltmeter, made by a manufacturer whose name one would recognize, measured the LM4140 as 1.031 volt. So, at this point, I would tend to believe the Flukes. I have an older voltage reference, which was based on Design Idea article in EDN Magazine back in the 1970's -its an LM723 voltage regulator chip connected so that the internal pass transistor acts as a heater, and the internal current limit transistor serves as a temperature sensor, so the chip could provide a stable temperature for the on-chip zener reference voltage.
Back on March 1, 1979, I calibrated this against a differential voltmeter with calibration traceable to the NBS (Now NIST). I had set the output of this LM723 based reference to 1.00019 volts. I connected this LM723 based reference to a bench supply and watched it on one of my Fluke DVM's. After a minutes of warm-up time, the reading settled at 1.000 volts.
Construction
The circuit was hand wired on a piece of phenolic board with one pad per hole. The parts were arranged so only one jumper, which was run across the component side of the board, was needed. The most difficult part of the construction was the mounting of the small 8 lead surface-mount LM4140. It turned out that I could place the package on the pre-etched pads on the phenolic board, but I had to split the pad that leads 6 and 7 attached to because they aren't to be connected together. Using a new X-Acto Knife blade and made two paralleled cuts across the copper doughnut, and removed a thin slice of copper to form a small gap between the pads. To soldering chip to the pads, I put a tin coating of neutral PH flux on the copper pads, tinned the pads with solder, removed the excess solder with a flux soaked piece of wire braid, then carefully and tediously nudged the package into position then tacked one corner lead down. After several iterations of tacking, inspecting, moving, etc., I managed to get the chip tacked down in the right position, then went around and heated the rest of the pins, adding solder where it looked like it was needed. The solder blobs on some pads appeared when I connected wires to the pads. Once the circuit had been built up and tested, I added four metal standoffs to hold the board off the workbench, and then cut a small piece of phenolic board to shape and hot-glued it to the back of the circuit board to protect the LM4140 and the wiring from being accidentally physically damaged. When applying the hot melt glue, I was careful to run it around the perimeter of the back of the board, keeping it off of the LM1440 and component leads as much as possible. I went around twice, building up a rim to hold the phenolic board off of the circuit board. As the glue had hardened, I placed the small piece of phenolic board on the rim and added more hot melt glue to hold the board in place.
Results
I measured the LM4104 on my two Fluke digital voltmeters, both about 10 years old and not calibrated since they left the factory. I was amazed to see that they both measured 1.024 volts. Another voltmeter, made by a manufacturer whose name one would recognize, measured the LM4140 as 1.031 volt. So, at this point, I would tend to believe the Flukes.
A detailed analysis of the circuit reveals several key components and their functions. The circuit begins with a keyed power input connector that ensures proper connection and prevents accidental reverse polarity. The inclusion of two 1N4007 diodes in series configuration acts as a series rectifier, while a shunt rectifier also using the 1N4007 component protects against reverse voltage, ensuring that the sensitive components downstream are safeguarded.
The 27-volt metal oxide varistor (MOV) serves a critical role in clamping voltage spikes to under 30 volts, thus providing an additional layer of protection for the 78L05 voltage regulator. The 78L05 is a low-dropout three-terminal voltage regulator that accepts an input range of +9.0 volts to +24 volts and outputs a stable 5.0 ± 0.25 volts. This regulated output is essential for powering the LM4140 precision voltage reference, which is sensitive to input voltage variations. The 78L05’s regulation significantly reduces the voltage sensitivity of the LM4140, improving its output stability.
A 3.3-volt zener diode is placed across the LM4140's output to prevent excessive voltage from reaching the reference chip, thus ensuring safe operation during accidental over-voltage conditions. The design allows compatibility with other voltage reference chips, provided they can tolerate the output from the 78L05 and the zener diode's clamping voltage.
The construction of this circuit on phenolic board with careful attention to the layout demonstrates a practical approach to prototyping. The hand-wiring technique utilized is particularly effective for low-volume applications or experimental setups, though it may not be suitable for mass production due to its labor-intensive nature. The use of hot glue to secure components and protect them from physical damage illustrates a thoughtful design consideration for durability in a laboratory environment.
In summary, the circuit presents a robust solution for providing a stable voltage reference while incorporating protective measures against voltage transients and reverse polarity, making it suitable for various applications in electronic design.A keyed power input connector, series rectifier and a shunt rectifier, both 1N4007, prevent reverse voltage from being applied to the power input. A 27 volt metal oxide varistor clamps the voltage to the 78L05 that follow it, to less than 30 volts, thus protecting the 78L05.
An input voltage of between +9.0 volts and about +24 Volts is needed to power the 78L05. The 78L05 in turn, provides 5.0 ± 0.25 volts for the LM4140 precision reference. This has two important benefits: The 78L05 keeps the input to the LM4140 from exceeding the maximum rated input voltage of 5.6 volts. It also keeps the input to the LM4140 constant, thereby removing up to 300 parts per million of output voltage per volt of input voltage of input voltage sensitivity. A 3.3 volt zener diode across the LM4140's 1.024 volt output limits the maximum voltage that can be applied to the LM4140's output by an accidental contact.
This circuit would work well with other voltage reference chips as long as the input voltage for the reference chip is compatible with the output of the three terminal regulator and of course if the reference voltage was significantly lower than the output protection zener diode's zener voltage. Varistors are uncommon parts in some labs. The varistor on the input can be omitted, or a zener diode of the appropriate rating could be substituted.
The LED and its associated 2.2 k resistor are only there to indicate that the circuit is on. It too can be eliminated without affecting the performance of the rest of the circuit. Construction The circuit was hand wired on a piece of phenolic board with one pad per hole. The parts were arranged so only one jumper, which was run across the component side of the board, was needed. The most difficult part of the construction was the mounting of the small 8 lead surface-mount LM4140.
It turned out that I could place the package on the pre-etched pads on the phenolic board, but I had to split the pad that leads 6 and 7 attached to because they aren't to be connected together. Using a new X-Acto Knife blade and made two paralled cuts across the copper doughnut, and removed a thin slice of copper to form a small gap between the pads.
To soldering chip to the pads, I put a tin coating of neutral PH flux on the copper pads, tinned the pads with solder, removed the excess solder with a flux soaked piece of wire braid, then carefully and tediously nudged the package into position then tacked one corner lead down. After several iterations of tacking, inspecting, moving, etc., I managed to get the chip tacked down in the right position, then went around and heated the rest of the pins, adding solder where it looked like it was needed.
The solder blobs on some pads appeared when I connected wires to the pads. Once the circuit had been built up and tested, I added four metal standoffs to hold the board off the workbench, and then cut a small piece of phenolic board to shape and hot-glued it to the back of the circuit board to protect the LM4140 and the wiring from being accidentally physically damaged. When applying the hot melt glue, I was careful to run it around the perimeter of the back of the board, keeping it off of the LM1440 and component leads as much as possible.
I went around twice, building up a rim to hold the phenolic board off of the circuit board. As the glue had hardened, I placed the small piece of phenolic board on the rim and added more hot melt glue to hold the board in place. Results I measured the LM4104 on my two Fluke digital voltmeters, both about 10 years old and not calibrated since they left the factory.
I was amazed to see that they both measured 1.024 volts. Another voltmeter, made by a manufacturer whose name one would recognize, measured the LM4140 as 1.031 volt. So, at this point, I would tend to believe the Flukes. I have an older voltage reference, which was based on Design Idea article in EDN Magazine back in the 1970's -its an LM723 voltage regulator chip connected so that the internal pass transistor acts as a heater, and the internal current limit transistor serves as a temperature sensor, so the chip could provide a stable temperature for the on-chip zener reference voltage.
Back on March 1, 1979, I calibrated this against a differential voltmeter with calibration traceable to the NBS (Now NIST). I had set the output of this LM723 based reference to 1.00019 volts. I connected this LM723 based reference to a bench supply and watched it on one of my Fluke DVM's. After a minutes of warm-up time, the reading settled at 1.000 volts.
Rectifier/filter circuit Semiconductors
A bridge rectifier module is strongly recommended over building a bridge rectifier circuit using individual diodes. These modules are designed to be mounted on a metal heat sink. A metal enclosure is preferred over a plastic one due to its...
full-wave rectifier
When the equality of two equations is satisfied, the full-wave output of the circuit is symmetrical. The circuit utilizes a CA3140 BiMOS operational amplifier in an inverting gain configuration.
The circuit design featuring the CA3140 BiMOS operational amplifier is characterized by...
Half-wave rectifier
The circuit enables precise half-wave rectification of the incoming signal. It exhibits a gain of 0 for positive signals and a gain of -1 for negative signals. By reversing both diodes, the polarity can be inverted. While this circuit delivers...
Doubling rectifier circuit in negative ion generator application circuit
Doubling rectifier circuit in a negative ion generator application circuit.
The doubling rectifier circuit is an essential component in negative ion generator applications, where it plays a crucial role in converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) while also increasing...
Three-phase controlled rectifier circuit
Trigger circuit routing forms include various types such as simple trigger circuits, single-junction transistor trigger circuits, synchronous sine wave trigger circuits, sawtooth transition phase shift (synchronous) trigger circuits, and integrated trigger circuits. This section presents individual cases for introduction due...
Zero rectifier regulator schematic
The pre-regulator circuit is connected to a capacitor and a resistor element. The regulator operates in its conducting direction through the input. A capacitor is connected to AC power, and in the blocking direction, it limits the current, allowing the...
Fast half-wave rectifier
A precision half-wave rectifier utilizing an operational amplifier will achieve a rectification accuracy of 1% from DC to 100 kHz.
A precision half-wave rectifier circuit is designed to convert an AC signal into a unidirectional output while maintaining high accuracy in...
Digitally-controlled-voltage-reference
This circuit demonstrates a straightforward approach to achieving a voltage reference that can be adjusted using an 8-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) equipped with an integrated voltage reference. The analog output from the DAC controls the trim pin of the ZNREF025...
Single-phase rectifier DC welding power load from road circuit
A single-phase rectifier DC welding power load from the road circuit is presented. The contactor KM utilizes a CJ20-40A model rated for 220V. An adjustment potentiometer RP is employed to ensure proper arcing, while the relay KA2 is designed for...