Tony Matthews wrote: > > Martin Larran wrote: > > > > Hi people! > > > > Here is my problem: I4m using the 16C71 with the four A/D chanels to > > measure magnetic field, temperature, etc. The supply is 5V and also the > > ref. > > for the A/D. As I use a symethrical(12,-12) PS for the Op. Amp. of the > > sensors, > > if something goes wrong with some sensor(like wire breaks), the Op.Amp > > will > > saturate blowing the A/D. So which is the best way to prevent this? > > For now I4m using another Op. Amp.(Av=1) with single supply of 5V, to > > cut > > the "overvoltage" but I loose many mV. > > Sure there is another simpler and more efficient way of doing it! > > > > Thanks a lot > > > > Martin Larran > Hi just wondering why you do not use a diode or diodes in parallel with > the feedback resistor to clip the swing at n*.7v or did I miss something > Tony M. > -- > ***Disclaimer*** (stolen) My advice and/or opinions: are frequently > wrong and maybe hazardous to health and/or property; are my own, and > in no way represent my employer, friends or family; and may be illegal > and/or immoral in some countries. hi? if You want protect Your PIC use a diodes.This is a soft limiter & You are dont lose Your mv(oltes).Be aware !! Diode is capacitor. Best regards Saras.