Abstract: A circuit for speed monitoring, particularly for fan drives. A detection device for producing an input signal sequence is provided which has a speed-dependent repetition frequency. The circuit also has a signal converter for converting the input signal sequence into an output signal whose amplitude in a function of the repetition frequency of the input signal sequence. There is also an evaluation circuit, having at least one threshold value element responsive to the output signal of the signal converter and which responds if the output signal amplitude reaches a value corresponding to a drop below a predetermined minimum speed or a rise above a predetermined maximum speed.

Abstract: A circuit for speed monitoring, particularly for fan drives. A detection device for producing an input signal sequence is provided which has a speed-dependent repetition frequency. The circuit also has a signal converter for converting the input signal sequence into an output signal whose amplitude is a function of the repetition frequency of the input signal sequence. There is also an evaluation circuit, having at least one threshold value element responsive to the output signal of the signal converter and which responds if the output signal amplitude reaches a value corresponding to a drop below a predetermined minimum speed or a rise above a predetermined maximum speed.