How to drop from 6V to 5V a "clean" way?


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    Just the series diode alone will be inadequate. Four fresh new cells, series connected, with no load will be around 1.7 - 1.8 V ea. So 4 x say 1.75V = 7V. As the batteries begin to discharge to about 85% capacity remaining, then you'll have your 1.5V p/cell. You need more than just a diode unfortunately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charudatt View Post
    Its basically a code lock operating on 6V. A couple of flashing LED, Sounder (piezo) and a Solenoid.

    Any help ?
    Hi,

    In order to ensure long battery life, your circuit must use almost no current in standby.
    The PIC has a wide operating voltage range and has a sleep mode for power saving.
    To drive the LEDs, piezo and solenoid, make the I/Os sink current. Drive the
    solenoid with a PNP transistor. If you use four 1.5V cells in series, just connect the
    PIC after the third cell (4.5V). The rest of the circuit (solenoid) will use four cells. (6V).
    A diode in series on the battery minus terminal will be the simplest form of battery-reversal
    protection.

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    Hi,

    As I am about to build a circuit powered from 4 x 1.5v cells I just looked at the maximum ratings for the 18F2525 and it says it can take a max of 7.5 volts! So running a 2525 from 4 x 1.5v cells should be ok. Check the datasheet for the PIC you are using.

    But personally I would put a diode in series with the +ive supply. It’s surprising some of the kit I have seen where the user has 'overcome' the plastic mouldings preventing incorrect battery fitting!!!

    Bob

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobP View Post
    I just looked at the maximum ratings for the 18F2525 and it says it can take a max of 7.5 volts!
    So running a 2525 from 4 x 1.5v cells should be ok. Check the datasheet for the PIC you are using.
    Hi Bob,

    The voltage 7.5V is not the maximum operating voltage of the chip.

    The 7.5V visible in the "Absolute Maximum Ratings" page 323, is
    the voltage where you can go without physical damage to the chip.
    The PIC18F2525 will operate reliable only when the voltage is between
    4.2V and 5.5V.

    This note is visible on page 323:

    NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent
    damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device
    at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation listings of this
    specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods
    may affect device reliability.


    See the datasheet page 326, parameter No. D001 for the operating voltage.

    Datasheet:
    http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/e...Doc/39626b.pdf

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    Many thanks Luciano, I thought it seemed a bit high but as usual I get interupted with phones etc. before reading it properly.

    Thanks,
    Bob

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    If possible, add another call and use 7805. but after an hour of use the voltahge will fall below the I/O differental of 2.5V.then the problem comes.

    As many devices work upto 3.3V, why not consider using 3 cells at 4.5V?
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