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Circuit made with this IC not working

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The user encountered no output at the OUT pin of the AD8436 in a dual supply configuration with a 200mV, 26Hz input signal. The issue was resolved by following the test circuit from the datasheet and an application note (AN-1341). The user confirmed that using non-polar capacitors for the series and averaging stages did not affect the IC's performance.
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Category: Hardware
Product Number: AD8436 , AD843

I have used this IC AD8436 for my application. I have connected the IC in the dual supply configuration as per given in the data sheet. Now, the problem is that I am not getting output at OUT pin in the IC

My inputs are:

Supply : +15 and -15V

Input signal : 200mV, 26Hz signal

What can be the possible reasons, or there is any pin to turn ON the RMS core part of the IC.

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  • Hi Gilbeys,

    I got stuck at this phase of development. As already explained, i am getting the output from Input buffer that is at pin no. 4 of the IC. After that this pin connected to RMS core input through series capacitor of value 4.7 uF/ 25V. This capacitor is of ceramic/non-polar category. Whether, polar capacitors are mandatory for this stage?

    Even, i have also used non-polar/ceramic capacitor for CAVG i.e. 10 uF/25V also. Whether here also polar capacitor is mandatory, please confirm. 

    How can i verify that IC RMS core is working correct? If required, i can share the input, output waveforms found at each stage.

    Your recommendation will be a great help.

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  • Hi Gilbeys,

    I got stuck at this phase of development. As already explained, i am getting the output from Input buffer that is at pin no. 4 of the IC. After that this pin connected to RMS core input through series capacitor of value 4.7 uF/ 25V. This capacitor is of ceramic/non-polar category. Whether, polar capacitors are mandatory for this stage?

    Even, i have also used non-polar/ceramic capacitor for CAVG i.e. 10 uF/25V also. Whether here also polar capacitor is mandatory, please confirm. 

    How can i verify that IC RMS core is working correct? If required, i can share the input, output waveforms found at each stage.

    Your recommendation will be a great help.

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