Hi,

Could you please say which Microchip App is that ?

I=B4m trying to solve a problem that is very similar
to your problem.

I need to know when ANY kind of load is connected
to the power line, so I turn on an external power
inverter. (12DC to 127AC)

A very small inverter 1W, connected to the line was my
first idea. When it senses a drain of more current, it turns on the
big generator.

Any suggestion is welcome.

Thanks !


Rubens




>2) I could use the technique discussed in the Microchip App. note =

>concerning AC interfacing. The problem with this is that I want to be =

>able to detect the bulb without having to turn it on. I could flow low =

>current through it but that would change the component values and cause =

>problems when the bulb is actually turned on with full current.

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