EEVblog #972 - Operating Chips Outside Their Spec

Dave tests the AD8436 True RMS converter chips inside the 121GW multimeter to see if it works well below it's voltage rail specification. Bonus thermal testing in the chamber. http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD8436.pdf Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevbl...

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