can I use vs+ and vs_ of max232 as power supply

Caveman

Joined Apr 15, 2008
471
If you have low current, yes. Unfortunately, they don't describe it very well, but it should be possible. Try it out. Just a note though. Sometimes, opamps pull a little more current in certain areas of operation. So you may have trouble getting it to charge up even if it works if it is connected after being fully charged.
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
22,230
That depends upon what's powering the MAX232, which is (if I remember correctly) an RS-232 type interface IC.

If the MAX232 is in use, you will likely find that the power pins have a good deal of noise on them, which is usually not a good thing for opamp circuits - they may still work, just not like you expected them to.

If you want a decent and cheap bench supply, salvage an ATX form-factor power supply from a junked PC and build one from it. Google: "ATX Bench Supply" for lots of plans.
 

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wrenwood

Joined Apr 25, 2008
3
thanks. I tried to hook them up to an instrumentation amps INA126 and measured output from a thermocouple, it worked fine. but it doesn't work with a thermocouple calibarator.
 
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