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Q&A ESD Protection - Differential Amplifier

Although the voltage drop across the current-sensing resistor R6 is floating and it can "move" between the 28 V rails, the A1A op-amp input voltages can (have to) vary within the 5 V power supply. ...

posted 3y ago by Circuit fantasist‭  ·  edited 3y ago by Circuit fantasist‭

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#3: Post edited by user avatar Circuit fantasist‭ · 2020-11-07T12:45:26Z (over 3 years ago)
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#2: Post edited by user avatar Circuit fantasist‭ · 2020-11-07T12:42:58Z (over 3 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Circuit fantasist‭ · 2020-11-07T11:58:00Z (over 3 years ago)
Although the voltage drop across the current-sensing resistor R6 is floating and it can "move" between the 28 V rails, the A1A op-amp input voltages can (have to) vary within the 5 V power supply.

So, you can protect the op-amp (and the whole circuit) against any overvoltages by connecting a bidirectional TVS diode between each input and ground.

The only problem of this obvious solution can be the diode leakages.