Title :
Novel CMOS Schmitt trigger
Author :
Steyaert, M. ; Sansen, Willy
Author_Institution :
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Departement Elektrotechniek-Afdeling E.S.A.T., Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
A novel CMOS Schmitt trigger circuit has been realised, using only five MOS transistors. The circuit always guarantees hysteresis, even with very large process variations. The switching speed of the new Schmitt trigger is higher, compared to previously reported CMOS Schmitt triggers.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; trigger circuits; CMOS; Schmitt trigger; guaranteed hysteresis; large process variations; monolithic IC; switching speed;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860142
