Schmitt Trigger
A Schmitt trigger is a comparator circuit that
makes use of positive feedback (small changes
in the input lead to large changes in the output
in the same phase) and is used to remove noise
from an analog signal while converting it to a
digital
So for example, if we have a noisy input
signal like this, that is meant to have 2
pulses, a device that has only one set point,
or threshold, could get incorrect input and it
could register more than two pulses as shown
in this illustration. And if we use the Schmitt
Trigger for the same input signal we will get a
correct input of two pulses because of the
two different thresholds. So that’s the primal
function of the Schmitt Trigger, to convert
Applications
One important application of Schmitt Trigger is
to convert Sine waves into Square waves.
These are normally utilized in
applications like signal conditioning
for removing signals noise in digital
circuits.
These are used to implement
relaxation oscillators for closed loop
negative response designs
Switch Debouncing
Mechanical switches as logic
inputs are not exactly the best
idea. The switch contacts tend
to be somewhat springy,
causing a lot of unwanted
jitter, which again can cause
multiple transitions and
glitches further down the line.
Using a Schmitt trigger with
a simple RC circuit can help
mitigate these problems.
Schmitt Trigger using
Transistors
• coupling from collector of Q2 to input of Q1. Emitters of Q1 and Q2 are
connected to each other and grounded through RE. Also, RE acts as a
feedback path.
Inverting Schmitt trigger
Transfer characteristics
Input-Outout