Hi Guys,
I am trying to build a zero crossing detector and came across the following two designs...
Zero Crossing Detector - Electronic Circuits-Circuit Diagram-Electronics Projects-Design
Single Supply Zero Crossing Detector | Circuit Diagram
the 1st design looks simpler although a negative supply is required, my question though is if I used a 0V negative reference wouldn't the output just saturate at 0v rather than -Vcc? This is what I am after ideally. Also I am unsure what the diodes are doing, could someone help me out on this one?
with the 2nd design I dont even know where to start, I cannot figure out what sort of configuration the op-amp is in, could someone give me a clue with this?
Thanks for your help
I am trying to build a zero crossing detector and came across the following two designs...
Zero Crossing Detector - Electronic Circuits-Circuit Diagram-Electronics Projects-Design
Single Supply Zero Crossing Detector | Circuit Diagram
the 1st design looks simpler although a negative supply is required, my question though is if I used a 0V negative reference wouldn't the output just saturate at 0v rather than -Vcc? This is what I am after ideally. Also I am unsure what the diodes are doing, could someone help me out on this one?
with the 2nd design I dont even know where to start, I cannot figure out what sort of configuration the op-amp is in, could someone give me a clue with this?
Thanks for your help