Differential voltage measurements

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watsongrey

Joined Oct 31, 2014
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When would a technician take differential voltage measurements ?
For what kind of circuits would have differential inputs or outputs
 

joeyd999

Joined Jun 6, 2011
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When would a technician take differential voltage measurements ?
For what kind of circuits would have differential inputs or outputs
Technically speaking, all voltage measurements are differential. "Single-ended" measurements are simply a differential measurement between some point and another referenced as 0V.

You are most likely referring to measurements that are made between two points, neither of which are considered a "common" or 0V.

Look up "Wheatstone Bridge" for an example of where differential measurements are important.
 

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watsongrey

Joined Oct 31, 2014
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Making Differential voltage measurements that are not referenced to Zero or ground

Can you please give some examples of when a technician would measure a differential voltage that is not referenced to ground?
 

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watsongrey

Joined Oct 31, 2014
94
push pull amplifier
differential amplifier
the Voltage difference of a power supply resistor for heat dissipation
The voltage difference of a Series pass FET or Transistor in power supply
 
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