60 Hz AC Presence Detector - Arduino Digital Input

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Created Aug 8, 2026

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Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Details

Components

6


Schematic

Yes


Simulation

Transient analysis


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About this circuit

Switched 60 Hz source, half-wave rectified, divided by 22k/10k, filtered by 1uF and clamped to +5 V, feeding a digital input stage. Recreation of a hand-drawn mains-sense sketch.

Components used

Components used
6 components
NameManufacturerMPNCountType

Resistor

Generic

2

Official

AC Voltage Source

Generic

1

Official

Capacitor

Generic

1

Official

DC Voltage Source

Generic

1

Official

Digital Buffer

Generic

1

Official

Switch - SPST Double-Break

Generic

1

Official

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