[sdiy] ...that 1K resistor on the output

David G. Dixon dixon at interchange.ubc.ca
Thu Jan 27 22:51:59 CET 2011


> If I visualize this correctly, it should work as expected.
> 
> In the normal signal level range the  Zener diode string should be "off"
> until the forward drop and Zener breakdown voltage is meet or exceeded so
> the bleed resistor is still needed.

But the zeners conduct when their voltage is exceeded, so I figured that
since "pops" are typically due to hitting the rails hard, then the zeners
would prevent them.

Then again, IMBFOS*

*I may be full of...




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