Role of resistors in the ICL7673 circuit

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buzaiandras

Joined Jul 18, 2011
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Hi,

I came across the ICL7673 IC used for a battery backup system but I could not understand exactly what is the role of the R2 and R4 resistors in this circuit (marked with red in the attached image).
So my question is: what role does the R2 and R4 resistors have?
When Vp > Vs , P- is high and S- is low and when Vp < Vs, P- is low and S- is high. Since we have the R1 and R3 resistors to bias the base of the PNP transistors, why do we need the R2 and R4 resistors?
If somebody could explain to me (in detail) I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you,

Buzai
 

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Jony130

Joined Feb 17, 2009
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Goggle "pull-up resistor".
This resistor ensure that both BJT are "OFF" when IC is in high state.
And those resistors are necessary because ICL7673 is a open drain type output.
So IC don't provide the true high state.
They also speed-up turn-off time by discharging Ceb capacitor.
 
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buzaiandras

Joined Jul 18, 2011
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Could you please elaborate a little?
What do you mean by the "IC" is high?
As I understand only P- or S- can be high at a given time, not both.


Thank you,

Buzai
 

Jony130

Joined Feb 17, 2009
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By IC I mean ICL7673.
As you can see in the data sheet. ICL7673 is a open drain output type circuit.
So we need those resistors to provide necessary path to close (cut-off) the bjt when P- or S- are in high state.
 
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