Abstract:
An input buffer circuit incorporates variable hysteresis levels to protect against unintended changes of output state in response to glitches in the input signal. The circuit is used in connection with input signals that alternate between LO and HI input states with known minimum periods between alternations. The switching threshold hysteresis for reverting back to a prior output state is boosted during the period following an input signal transition, with the boosted hysteresis removed following a delay period that is no greater than the minimum period between successive input signal transitions. Numerous circuit designs may be used to implement the varying hysteresis levels.
Abstract:
A hysteresis circuit according to the invention has a thyristor circuit 101 which outputs a low voltage in an on-stage thereof, and outputs a high voltage in an off-state thereof. When an input voltage exceeds the threshold voltage of a first switching circuit 102, the circuit 102 turns on the thyristor circuit. On the other hand, when the input voltage exceeds the threshold voltage of a second switching circuit 103, the circuit 103 turns off the thyristor circuit.
Abstract:
An input signal level detecting circuit includes a first inverter group circuit having first and second inverters connected in series, and a second inverter group circuit having third and fourth inverters connected in series. The input terminals of the first and third inverters are supplied with a signal having first and second levels to be detected. The output terminals of the second and fourth inverters are connected to set and reset terminals of the flip-flop circuit. When the mean level of the first and second levels is V.sub.TM and the threshold voltages of the first to fourth inverters are V.sub.T1 to V.sub.T4, respectively, the relations V.sub.T1 >V.sub.TM ; V.sub.T2 T.sub.TM are satisfied.
Abstract:
A Schmitt trigger circuit comprising input and output terminals, first and second voltage supply lines, a first transistor having its base connected to the input terminal and its the collector connected to the first voltage supply line though a load resistor, a second transistor having its collector connected to the first voltage supply line, a first constant-current source through which the first and second transistors have their respective emitters commonly connected to the second supply voltage line, and a third transistor having its collector connected to the first voltage supply line, its base connected to the first voltage supply line through the load resistor and to the collector of the first transistor and its emitter connected to the base of the second transistor. There is further provided a second constant-current source through which the third transistor has its base further connected to the second voltage supply line.
Abstract:
A circuit whose output is asymmetrical whereby the circuit makes a transition from a first state to a second state more slowly than from the second state to the first state a preset towards the second state prior to the application of data input signals to the circuit.
Abstract:
An input amplifier circuit, specifically, an input amplifier circuit for logic signals, in which noise signal components having a duration less than a predetermined duration are eliminated from the output signal of the amplifier. A delay circuit is added to the feedback loop of a Schmitt trigger amplifier circuit which has a delay time equal to the predetermined delay. The delay circuit effectively inhibits the output signal from changing state unless the input signal has a duration greater than the predetermined duration.
Abstract:
A CMOS Schmitt trigger which has two series-connected inverters uses both an input and an output signal to provide hysteresis. A pair of series-coupled transistors is coupled between a power supply terminal and a node between the two inverters. One of the transistors has a control electrode for receiving the input signal. The other of the transistors has a control electrode for receiving the output signal.
Abstract:
A Schmitt trigger circuit has an input-voltage hysteresis characteristic for reducing noise sensitivity and preventing oscillation. In its input stage there is a multi-emitter transistor, and in its output stage a second transistor. The multi-emitter transistor comprises a first emitter and a second emitter. The first emitter is associated with a switching operation in response to the input voltage applied to the base of the multi-emitter transistor. The second emitter is associated with the operation of drawing charges from the base of the second transistor through the base of the multi-emitter transistor to the ground. The use of the multi-emitter transistor prevents the input current from increasing greatly as the input voltage falls.
Abstract:
A basic Schmitt trigger circuit is modified with additional circuit components for a two-input bistable circuit (latch). The latching Schmitt trigger circuit exhibits enhanced operating characteristics, such as fast and reliable switching between stable states. Also the circuit is compatible with design parameters and operating tolerances of integrated circuits. The latching Schmitt trigger circuit enables implementation of a fast reliable arbitration circuit in an integrated circuit version by minimizing the necessary time delay between the end of a resource request signal period and the start of an interrogate signal period.
Abstract:
An oscillator for producing rectangular pulses comprises a Schmitt trigger controlled by an R.C. element connected in series, a constant current source for charging up the capacitor and a current image circuit for ensuring that the discharge current of the capacitor is consistent with its charging current.