Hi,
In our design we are using differential amplifier( AD629BRZ) but it is behaving some what different.
my application is measuring current,for your reference i am adding schematics
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my current is 48mA
I have measured voltage across the resistor is 4.8mV,but output of differential amplifier is 4.4mV,there is a drift of 0.4mV
why this much of variation in input and output?
I want exact input voltage in output what i will do ,can you please guide how to resolve this issue
Thanks in advance..
Thanks,
Siva Nageswara Rao
Mobile: +91 9030346190
Hello Siva,
The AD629 has a typical offset voltage of 0.2mV for the A grade, and 0.1mV for the B grade. With +/-5V supplies, the offset can be as high as 1mV at 25C.
If you want better accuracy, you can calibrate out the offset error, either via hardware, software, or both.
To calibrate through software, ground the inputs of the amplifier then measure the output. This will be your offset, and can be subtracted through software when you take your actual measurements. It would be better to calibrate every so often so that you can correct for any drift on the offset.
If you want to do the calibration through hardware, you would still need to measure the offset with the inputs grounded, then invert this voltage and apply it to the reference pin. You could also use a potentiometer and a buffer to apply a voltage to the reference pin that will zero out your output voltage.
For best accuracy, you could do both. The hardware method can be used to zero out the output, and any residual offset can be subtracted through software.
I hope this helps.
Kris