Digital Voltmeter


Posted on Feb 7, 2014

In the voltage to time conversion section, the analog input voltage is fed to the attenuation circuit. The attenuated signal is compared with the the ramp signal generated by the ramp generator given in the block diagram by the input comparator `C1`. Similarly, The ramp signal generated is compared with 0V via a zero-crossing detector `C2`. A sample rate multivibrator is connected to the ramp generator


Digital Voltmeter
Click here to download the full size of the above Circuit.

whose purpose is to provide an initiating pulse for the ramp generator to start the next ramp voltage for the next measurement. It is also used to reset the counter before generating the next ramp voltage. In the time measurement section, there is counter which is triggered by a gating pulse. The inputs of the gating pulse are (i) Output of `C1` (ii) Output of `C2` (iii) Clock pulse from the oscillator. The counter is reset after each successful completion of time measurement by a control signal from the sample rate multivibrator. The count produced is displayed by connecting suitable display device. Initially, the attenuated signal is compared with a negative going ramp signal generated by the ramp generator. When the ramp voltage coincides with the input signal, the output of `C1` becomes low. This point is called coincidence point. This initiates the counting process ( start of count ). The counter continues to count until the ramp voltage reduces and crosses zero (0V). This is detected by zero crossing detector `C2`. The output of `C2` becomes high which ends the counting process (end of count). The count displayed is the count of number of clock pulses produced by the oscillator during the time in which the ramp signal is less than the input signal and greater than 0V (ie) |input signal| > ramp > 0V. This count gives the digital equivalent of input analog voltage.




Leave Comment

characters left:

Related Circuits

  • New Circuits

    .

     


    Popular Circuits

    Siren
    Electronic Ignition
    30w class ab amplifier circuit with
    fan 220v ac speed control
    AC Motor Speed Controller Circuit
    Wiring up to the AN2131
    Conference MIC
    Pressure measurement circuit diagram



    Top