Unit 7 Multivibrator (Using Transistor) by Dr. Meenakshi Rana
Unit 7 Multivibrator (Using Transistor) by Dr. Meenakshi Rana
Unit 7 Multivibrator (Using Transistor) by Dr. Meenakshi Rana
Electronics
BLOCK – I SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES, TRANSISTORS AND AMPLIFIERS
1. Introduction
2. Invention of multivibrator
3. Classification of multivibrator
Astable
Monostable
Bistable
1. Applications of multivibrator
2. Some useful link
Objective
After studying this unit, you should be able to-
1. Define multivibrator
2. Classification of Basic multivibrator
3. Understand the Basic Concept of multivibrator
4. Get Knowledge About the Condition for Oscillator
5. Application of multivibrator
Introduction
•A multivibrator is an electronic circuit that is used to implement two state systems like
oscillators, timers and flip-flops.
•It is characterized by two amplifying devices (transistors or other devices) cross-
coupled by resistors or capacitors
Invention of Multivibrator
A vacuum tube Abraham-Bloch
multivibrator oscillator, France, 1920.
Henri Abraham and Eugene Bloch
described the first multivibrator circuit in
1920, also called a plate-coupled
multivibrator.
It was made from vacuum tubes and its
harmonics are being used to calibrate a
wavemeter .
Classification of Multivibrator
operation:
Astable
Circuit diagram of Astable Multivibrator
Application
Used in applications where low clock frequency clock pulse train is required.
Relaxation oscillators, which are parts of vehicle indicator lights, early oscilloscopes and
television receivers.
Timing signals.
Monostable Multivibrator
A Multivibrator which has one stable state and one temporary quasi-
time.
A multivibrator that has two absolute stable state and can stay in one of two states
triggering pulse and stay in that state until it gets another triggering pulse.
When VCC is applied, one transistor will start conducting slightly more than that of the other. Let
Q2 be ON and Q1 be OFF.
When Q2 is ON, The potential at the collector of Q2 decreases, which in turn will decrease the
potential at the base of Q1 due to potential divider action of R1 and R2. The potential at the
collector of Q1 increases which in turn further increases the base to emitter voltage at the base of
Q2. The voltage at the collector of Q2 further decreases, which in turn further reduces the voltage
at the base of
Q1. This action will continue till Q2 becomes fully saturated and Q1 becomes fully cutoff.
Thus the stable state of binary is such that one device remains in cut-off and other device
remains at saturation. It will be in that state until the triggering pulse is applied to it. It has two
stable states. For every transition of states triggering is required. At a time only one device will
be conducting.
Application
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5clfiJtRhR8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7T3At9N9dk
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwjK_iyK4LLCVdgBR30pSFVj-
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