Is there any problem with using this SP6002 TVS Diode Array/EMI filter to protect ADC inputs on a micro-controller? The ADCs will only measure DC voltages. I am a little worried that the filters will affect the ADC readings as I have never put EMI filters on an ADC input before.
TVS Diode Array with EMI Filters on ADC Input
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Best Answer
It all depends on the ADC and what input voltage range it needs. The SP6002 has a stand-off voltage of 6 V and, at 5V, it promises to only conduct no more than 1 uA. However, it only conducts 1mA at possibly 8.5 V so is it going to protect an ADC running from a 5 V supply? I don't think so - a lot of CPU in-built ADCs will not want voltages going more than half a volt beyond the supply rail so I think it won't suit these devices.
The series resistance won't be a problem and I doubt that the shunt capacitance is going to affect signals for this type of ADC.