CHAPTER 16
Op-amps, 555 Timers and Negative Resistance Devices in Switching Applications
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
- Understand the applications of linear integrated circuits (linear ICs) such as operational amplifiers and 555 timers in the construction of multivibrators and sweep generators
- Understand the principle of operation and characteristics of negative resistance devices such as tunnel diodes, p–n–p–n diodes and UJTs
- Realize the applications of negative resistance devices in multivibrator circuits and sweep generators
- Derive the necessary relations for the various circuits described
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