Wierd ESD op-amp problem

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Ron R

Joined Nov 21, 2009
7
Hello. I have a wierd ESD problem: I am using a OPA2344 in a two-stage circuit to convert 0-.33VAC 60Hz from a current transformer to 0-5VDC for an ADC. If I walk around a little to build up a tiny charge and touch the circuit input, the first stage inverting amplifier op-amp minus input jumps to a clean .5VDC-.7VDC voltage, and the output goes to the rail. This stays until the curciut is unpowered then powered-up again. It doesn't matter if there is a signal at the input or not. I never heard of such a thing, but I'm seeing it. Has anyone else seen this sort of thing? Is there a way to prevent this? (Humans touching the input terminals cannot be prevented.)
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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Please post your circuit schematic, preferably in .png format.

This will help to eliminate a lot of questions; a schematic is worth thousands of words.

Without a schematic to refer to, it will be very difficult to divine what's going on, or to suggest a course of action to take to prevent this from occurring in the future.
 

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Ron R

Joined Nov 21, 2009
7
Thanks for the advice. I'm new to forums. I've attached a schematic. I've already tried to put 5.6v zener diodes or 20v transorbs on the input with no effect. Maybe not the right values. Does the OPA2344 or any op-amp go into a locked-up mode with a static charge?
 

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