RadioCrack
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Hi, i have a question about the pH probe amplifier circuit in the Typical Applications section of the LMC6001 data sheet. I don't understand why Z1 is a 2.5v reverse breakdown zener and not a 5.0v reverse breakdown zener instead. I understand that the LMC6001 multiplies the signal from the ph probe by 1.7 and that the LMC6041 provides the phase inversion and offset needed to display the correct pH. According to the diagram, the non-inverting input of the LMC6041 is being set at .35v, but it actually needs an offset of .7 volts, am i correct? If D1 was to be a 5.0v zener, then the non-inverting input would be set at the correct offset of .7v, right?
I'm sorry, but i'm kinda new to electronics so i dont know if what i'm saying is true or just gibberish. Thank you for your time.
I'm sorry, but i'm kinda new to electronics so i dont know if what i'm saying is true or just gibberish. Thank you for your time.