ELM337
Pin Descriptions
VDD (pin 1)
This pin is the positive supply pin, and should
always be the most positive point in the circuit.
Internal circuitry connected to this pin is used to
provide power on reset of the microprocessor, so
an external reset signal is not required. Refer to the
Electrical Characteristics section for further
information.
frequency filtering so that slowly varying and
pulsating signals will not cause circuit instability. A
logic low level on this pin will be interpreted as the
presence of light, while a logic high results in a dark
input. See the Example Applications section for
typical connections.
Dark (pin 6) and Light (pin 7)
M2 (pin 2), M1 (pin 3) and M0 (pin 4)
These are the two active high circuit outputs.
Depending on the mode selected, they will either
remain continually active, or provide a 50 msec
pulse output on change from light to dark (Dark
output) or dark to light (Light output).
The digital levels at these pins determine the mode
of operation, as shown in Table 1 below. Levels are
read whenever the LDR input signal changes, so
that modes can be changed ‘on the fly’.
LDR (pin 5)
VSS (pin 8)
This is the voltage sensing input pin. It uses Schmitt
trigger circuitry, and a peak detecting circuit for line
Circuit common is connected to this pin. This is the
most negative point in the circuit.
Mode Inputs
Delay on Transition to
Type of
Output
M2
M1
M0
Light
Dark
L
L
L
L
L
H
L
1 msec
50 msec
50 msec
50 msec
10 sec
50 msec
1 msec
50 msec
50 msec
10 sec
Continuous
Continuous
Pulse
L
H
H
L
L
H
L
Continuous
Pulse
H
H
H
H
L
H
L
10 sec
10 sec
Continuous
Pulse
H
H
10 min
10 min
H
10 min
10 min
Continuous
Table 1. Modes of Operation
Ordering Information
These integrated circuits are available in either the 300 mil plastic DIP format, or in the 200 mil SOIC surface
mount type of package. To order, add the appropriate suffix to the part number:
300 mil Plastic DIP............................... ELM337P
200 mil SOIC..................................... ELM337SM
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