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What is the threshold voltage of BJT?
There is a threshold voltage above which the current appears to increase rapidly. This voltage is typically 0.5 to 0.6 V. In the forward active region, the base-to-emitter voltage is typically 0.6 to 0.7 V.
What is VH in Schmitt trigger?
A Schmitt-trigger input has a hysteresis (VH) between the positive-going threshold voltage (VP) and the negative-going threshold voltage (VN). This means that the output is guaranteed not to make a logic transition while the input voltage is in the hysteresis (VH) range.
How do you calculate threshold voltage?
What you need to determine the the threshold voltage is to apply the equation of the drain current as a function of gate to source voltage VGS at VDS saturation region. The saturation region is defined by VDSsat=> VGS-Vth. It is called the transfer curve at drain current saturation.
How to calculate circuit parameters for a schmitt trigger?
This calculator first finds the exact resistor values to give the required circuit parameters of a non-inverting Schmitt Trigger and then allows the substitution of preferred resistor values or those readily available to find the resulting circuit parameters.
How to calculate ideal resistor values in Schmitt trigger calculator?
1) Enter the required high and low input voltage switching thresholds, the high and low op-amp output voltages and the required current drawn from the reference voltage, then press “Calculate” below to obtain the Ideal resistor values.
Who is the inventor of the Schmitt trigger?
Schmitt Trigger was invented by Otto Schmitt in early 1930’s. It is an electronic circuit that adds hysteresis to the input-output transition threshold with the help of positive feedback. Hysteresis here means it provides two different threshold voltage levels for rising and falling edge.
What should the VP be on a schmitt trigger?
The first step is to decide the threshold VP. From the waveform, it probably ought to be around 12 or 13v. Next, choose the current that will flow in T2. A low value saves energy but implies a high value of collector load resistor, which might slow down the switching edges.