Scaled +6.6v Reference Using 741 Opamp

Scaled +6.6V Reference Using 741 Opamp

To maintain constant current of D1 at 2 mA, this cicuit uses combination of negative and positive feedback, unaffected by ambient temperature  variation and unregulated input voltage inconsistency. Reference voltage of 6.6 V is scaled up to give higher  volatage level at output of A1. This reference voltage is determined by breakdown voltage of 1N4611 zener. The scaled output has better characteristic (lower impedance) and able to supply enough  current while keeping the reference voltage accuracy. For reliable starting, a single ended should be used for this circuit.

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