[sdiy] converting a 10v p to p to a 0-5 volt signal

[Tim Parkhurst]

On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Adam Schabtach <lists at studionebula.com> wrote:
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> Clipping at 5.1V isn't really good enough, though. The Absolute Maximum
> Ratings for the ATmega microcontrollers I use specify an upper limit of
> Vcc+0.5V on any pin.
>
> --Adam
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Which means that the upper limit is +5.5V when using a 5V supply.
Limiting to 5.1V is just fine. From what I recall, a lower limit of
-0.6V should be okay too. Bascially, most logic and digital stuff is
okay with inputs within a one diode drop range of the supplies.


Tim (within one diode drop of 'normal') Servo
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