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AD5941 Output Current Range

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The user is trying to increase the output current of a Darlington transistor in the CN0510 circuit to 50mA and eventually to 350mA. The final answer indicates that the current can be increased by raising VBE, which is achieved by setting the DC bias (DCVolt) to its maximum value (2.4V) and reducing R3 to 0 Ohms. The AD5491 ADC supports differential input, and the Vbias for CE0 is set by the code parameter pBATCfg->DCVolt. Precharging AIN3 and AIN2 to zero is necessary for EIS measurements to ensure accurate readings. The user also inquires about the flexibility of adjusting the DC bias of CE0 and the impact of low-frequency errors when using a 50mΩ resistor.
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Product Number: AD5941

CN0510 Use darlington transistor to  enlarge output current to 50mA. If need output 350mA ,how to change the design base on CN0510?

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  • Hi,

     Current through Darlington pair is controlled by below parameters in code:

    pBATCfg->ACVoltPP = 300.0f; /* Pk-pk amplitude of excitation VBE */
    pBATCfg->DCVolt = 1200.0f; /* Bias voltage of VBE*/

    Transfer characteristic of this Darlington pair is shown in its datasheet:

  • Hi Akila,

    1. I use Ltspice to simulation,change the V source does not change the output current significantly.But change the R3 from 62Ω to 2Ω, the vpp of output current will increase to about 400mA. Is there a problem with the simulation?

    2. The AIN1 is just a monitor point?

    3.pBATCfg->DCVolt = 1200.0f; /* Bias voltage of VBE*/

    -> The max value is 2.4V?

    4. pBATCfg->DCVolt = 1200.0f; /* Bias voltage of VBE*/

    ->The max value is 600mV?

  • Hi,

     1. Your simulation output behavior is correct and as expected.

    2. Yes. AIN1 is just a monitor point.

    3. Yes. max of DC is 2.4V

    4. Max of AC is 607mV

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