Explain to logic behind this circuit
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R1 and R4 are not in parrallel, neither in series, how can comparator compare the voltage if input current increases/decreases?power source is connected on the left side.
load is connected on the right side (after Q1).
in normal operation current flows through R1 and Q1 to load.
Q1 works as a switch, R1 works as current sensing shunt - the higher the current, the higher voltage drop across R1.
Q1 is normally always on because of R8. but can be turned off by Q2. this happens when comparator output is low (lower side of R6 is close to zero).
comparator compares voltages across R1 and R4.
Voltage across R1 changes with load current. Voltage across R4 is fixed.
you need to apply theory that you were learning in your courses. one of the topics that you absolutely have to know is about an ideal operational amplifier. it tells you that in ideal world, input current for the OpAmp (or comparator) is 0 A. so the voltage at point between R1 and R4 does not change if you disconnect comparator from the circuit. and in that case it should be obvious that R1 and R4 are in series...R1 and R4 are not in parrallel, neither in series, how can comparator compare the voltage if input current increases/decreases?
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