Texas Instruments SN74LS122N- Multivibrators

A monostable multivibrator is a type of electronic circuit that produces a single, fixed-width pulse in response to an input signal. It has one stable state and one unstable state, hence the term "monostable". When triggered by an external input signal, the circuit switches to its unstable state for a predetermined amount of time before returning to its stable state. The output pulse width is determined by the time constant of the circuit components and can be adjusted by varying resistor and capacitor values. Monostable multivibrators are commonly used in digital circuits as pulse generators, delay lines, and one-shot timers.

SN74LS122N Description

SN74LS122N is a type of TTL integrated circuit chip made by Texas Instruments. It is a monostable multivibrator, which means it can be used to generate a pulse of a specific duration in response to an input signal. The SN74LS122N has four independent monostable circuits, each with its own trigger and output. The chip is commonly used in digital circuits for timing, delay, and pulse width modulation applications.

SN74LS122N Features

D-C Triggered from Active-High or Active-Low Gated Logic Inputs

Retriggerable for Very Long Output Pulses, Up to 100% Duty Cycle

Overriding Clear Terminates Output Pulse

Have Internal Timing Resistors

SN74LS122N Application

Generating fixed-width pulses for clocking digital circuits

Debouncing mechanical switches or contacts

Producing precise timing delays in control systems

Triggering one-shot events in automation systems

SN74LS122N Logic Diagram

SN74LS122N Logic Symbol

The SN74LS122N can be triggered by either a positive or negative edge input pulse, and it outputs a high-level pulse with a duration determined by an external resistor and capacitor.

The maximum rated supply voltage for the chip is 5.25 volts, and it can operate over a temperature range of -55 to +125 degrees Celsius.

The output pulse width can range from a few microseconds to several seconds, depending on the values of the external timing components used.

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SN74LS122N Package

SN74LS122N Package Material Information

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SN74LS122N Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a semiconductor multinational company in Texas, USA. It is famous for developing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductor and computer technology. It is mainly engaged in innovative digital signal processing and analog circuits. In addition to the semiconductor business, it also provides solutions including sensing and control, educational products and digital light source processing. Texas Instruments (TI) is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, and has manufacturing, design or sales organizations in more than 25 countries.