Precision Circuit Monitors Negative-Supply Thresholds

Abstract: Using an IC (MAX971) that includes an open-drain comparator and a precision 1% voltage reference, this circuit monitors the magnitude of a negative supply voltage and provides a digital warning of fault conditions. To monitor multiple negative voltages, use the MAX974, which includes four comparators.
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Keywords: negative supply voltage, multi-rail systems, comparators, voltage references Dec 07, 2010

APPLICATION NOTE 4543
Precision Circuit Monitors Negative-Supply Thresholds
By:Kevin Bilke


Abstract:Using an IC (MAX971) that includes an open-drain comparator and a precision 1% voltage reference, this circuit
monitors the magnitude of a negative supply voltage and provides a digital warning of fault conditions. To monitor multiple
negative voltages, use the MAX974, which includes four comparators.

A similar version of this article appeared in the February 8, 2008 issue of Portable Design magazine.

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