EVAL-AD421EB View Datasheet(PDF) - Analog Devices

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MFG CO.

EVAL-AD421EB

Loop-Powered 4 mA to 20 mA DAC

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Battery Backup

Figure 19 shows an application circuit for the AD421 where the

micro and memory sections of the circuitry are protected against

losing data if the loop is broken. The backup circuit switches

from VCC to battery voltage without a glitch when VCC power is

lost. The IRFF9113 acts as a current source during normal

operation and provides a constant charging current to the supercap

or Nicad. The loss of VCC drops the IRFF9113’s gate voltage to

zero volts, which allows the battery or supercaps current to flow

through the MOSFETs channel and integral body diode to

provide power for the micro and memory sections. To calibrate

this circuit, connect an ammeter in series with the battery or

supercap. Then with VCC and the load present adjust the 100 kΩ

potentiometer for the battery charging current recommended by

the battery or supercap manufacturer.

Nonrechargeable batteries should not be used in this application

due to danger of explosion.

AD421

IN3611

DN25D

0.1␮F IRFF9113

VCC

MICRO/

MEMORY

GND

SUPERCAP

100k⍀

*ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY OMITTED FOR CLARITY

4.7␮F

IN3611

VLOOP

2.2␮F

VCC

DRIVE

AD421*

LOOP

RTN

COM

Figure 19. Battery Backup Circuit

REV. C

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