{"id":2686,"date":"2023-02-26T22:01:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T20:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iot-devices.com.ua\/?p=2686"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:44:25","slug":"technical_note_supply_voltage_range_geiger_counter_ggreg20_v3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iot-devices.com.ua\/en\/technical_note_supply_voltage_range_geiger_counter_ggreg20_v3\/","title":{"rendered":"Geiger counter GGreg20_V3: supply voltage range of the Geiger counter module (technical note)."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Geiger counter module <a href=\"https:\/\/iot-devices.com.ua\/en\/product\/ggreg20_v3-ionizing-radiation-detector-with-geiger-tube-sbm-20\/\">GGreg20_V3<\/a> has built-in protection against reverse polarity. This function is realized by means of a Schottky diode.<\/p>\n\n<p>Additional documentation: <a href=\"https:\/\/iot-devices.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ggreg20_v3-datasheet-eng.pdf\">GGreg20_V3 datasheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The module can operate in two modes: <\/p>\n\n<p> (1) with protection against reverse polarity;<\/p>\n\n<p> (2) with an extended range of power supply voltage.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br\/>(1) Reverse Polarity Protection is in place<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SVrhkvmYYKlYND3uD3Sw-vSwu2iDGJOuVGFFyaimAEhUBHio3fdpAMu6uzBu1eWk5RO7V0gj_fmktK4iQSZWWnoQyq0QKc0l-EujISOoddbJNc1sIGF1KthEAvdCsPYb5pXIoON4RqO8_yyQBGEhTGY\" width=\"286\" height=\"161\"\/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p>By default, the module supply voltage level can be in the range of 3.7 &#8211; 5.5V due to the presence of a Schottky diode in the circuit:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Qzk5AFs9tAqz7Q7RAvt0nFdON8wxE11od3jTwQ8btG0zPnHTDkHkutJxsL5VPZWvwZLPM5zgbVLKycU4nxJkgleiWWRervIJ7Stsu9GSsiRWGEJdoA_cHNVbLNN8za81p7GKRq34VeF16om88f_PM2A\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br\/>(2) Wider power supply voltage range<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/juItWL4Z0VFeFSqfCIvD5kCa56Nlpzhs4bC_7EYdx1Wi39sszljyPCwWaUGbTYm74xZiEE-84H5gJsAQSG3vImKlX1EQAxXTZdh7mmIr9G-zzH1pi_M5vmXXZFzsz3EcyHh13Xk_ql2d8EpMtn57qz4\" width=\"286\" height=\"161\"\/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p>If you want to power the GGreg20_V3 from a 2.4 volt source, you need to short the Schottky diode shown in the photo with a wire or replace it with a 0 ohm resistor.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/j_x3EKFCleusuK40cEotMx0fy5pV-SKEdPlPtAagtvJkISvu2xDWPLFzx3T6_fbGul_6ifpDI4Eif6T1hyTTvDqMPlqfEZht5Oje3UlqK_neFVj-QsqfvrhE78eQTS1UT4mpN4VF5Rv4l-43I9g10oE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Please note, however, that this correction will disable the module&#8217;s reverse polarity protection.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other notes<\/h2>\n\n<p>This module is ready for use. The GGreg20_V3 modules are adjusted, configured and tested for compliance with the declared technical data before being shipped. Any adjustments or settings made by the customer may damage the module or introduce technical inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please always weigh your strengths and competencies. Only qualified technicians should make such adjustments to the electronics.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Warning!<\/strong> The module contains high voltages, which can be potentially dangerous and may result in accidental electric shock if handled incorrectly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Geiger counter module GGreg20_V3 has built-in protection against reverse polarity. This function is realized by means of a Schottky diode. Additional documentation: GGreg20_V3 datasheet The module can operate in two modes: (1) with protection against reverse polarity; (2) with an extended range of power supply voltage. (1) Reverse Polarity Protection is in place By 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