Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College

Laboratory Manual

LINEAR INTEGRATED CIECUITS & APPLICATIONS

For

Second Year Students

Author JNEC INSTRU DEPT., Aurangabad

 SUBJECT INDEX
1. Non-Inverting Amplifier with feedback.

2. Inverting Amplifier with feedback.

3. Differential Amplifier.

4. Summing Amplifier.

5. Integrator circuit.

6. Differentiation Amplifier.

7. First order low-pass filter.

8. First order high-pass filter.

9. Wein bridge oscillator.

10. Triangular wave generator.

11. Schmitt trigger.

12. Monostable multivibrator using IC 555.

13. Astable multivibrator using IC 555.

 EXPERIMENT NO.1

Non-Inverting Amplifier with feedback.

OBJECTIVE: To Study op-amp 741 IC as a non-inverting amplifier with feedback.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 1K/0.25W/10%
RF = 10K/0.25W/10%

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
Figure shows a non-inverting amplifier. The o/p Voltage Vo is of the same polarity as the input
voltage Vin. The input resistance of the non-inverting amplifier is very large (100M) in this case. The
input signal is applied directly to the non-inverting (+ve) input terminal of the amplifier and the
feedback resistance are connected between the output terminal, the ve input terminal and ground.
The Minimum Gain of the Non-Inverting Amplifier is 1.

Closed Loop Voltage Gain (AF):

AF = Vo/Vin
However, Vo = A (V1 V2)
Referring to figure,
V1 = Vin

V2 = Vf = R1Vo since Ri >>> R1

(R1 + RF)
Therefore,
Vo = A( Vin - R1Vo )
(R1 + RF)
Rearranging, we get
Vo = A(R1 +RF)Vin
R1 + RF + AR1
Thus
AF = Vo = A(R1 +RF)
Vin R1 + RF + AR1

Generally A is very large (typically 105). Therefore

AR1>>(R1 + RF) and (R1 + RF + AR1) AR1
Thus
AF = Vo = 1 + RF (ideal)
Vin R1

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Apply the i/p to the Non-Inverting terminal and obtain the output on the CRO.
3. Take various readings by varying the input voltage and hence calculate the gain.
4. Calculate the gain using formula.

AF = 1 + RF (Theoretical)
R1

AF = Vo (Practical)
Vin
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo AF = 1 + (RF/R1) AF = Vo/Vin

No. (Volts) (Volts) (Theoretical) (Practical)
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Voltage Gain of the Non-Inverting amplifier is always greater than unity. The Theoretical and
Practical values of the Gain are nearly matching.
 EXPERIMENT NO.2

Inverting Amplifier with feedback.

OBJECTIVE: To Study op-amp 741 IC as a Inverting amplifier with feedback.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 1K/0.25W/10%
RF = 10K/0.25W/10%

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
Figure shows a inverting amplifier. The o/p Voltage Vo is of the opposite polarity as the input voltage
Vin. The input signal is applied directly to the inverting (-ve) input terminal of the amplifier and the
feedback resistance is also connected between the output terminal, the ve input terminal and ground.
The Gain of the Inverting Amplifier can be set below unity i.e. 1. Hence the inverting amplifier
configuration with feedbacks lends itself to a majority of applications as against those of the non-
inverting amplifier.

Closed Loop Voltage Gain (AF):

The closed-loop voltage gain AF can be obtained by writing Kirchoffs Current equation at the
input node V2 as follows:
Iin = IF + IB .(1)
Since Ri is very large, the input bias current IB is negligibly small. For instance,
Ri = 2M and IB = 0.5A for 741C. Therefore,
Iin IF
That is,
Vin V2 = V2 Vo (2)
R1 RF
However,
V1 V2 = Vo/A
Since V1 = 0V,
V2 = Vo/A
Substituting this value of V2 in Equation (2)

Vin + Vo/A = (Vo/A) Vo

R1 RF

AF = Vo = ARF (3)
Vin R1 + RF + AR1

Since the internal gain A of op-amp is very large (ideally infinity), AR1 >> R1 + RF.
Therefore equ. (3) can be rewritten as,
AF = Vo = RF (ideal)
Vin R 1

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Apply the i/p to the Inverting terminal and obtain the output on the CRO.
3. Take various readings by varying the input voltage and hence calculate the gain.
4. Calculate the gain using formula.

AF = RF (Theoretical)
R1

AF = Vo (Practical)
Vin
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo AF = (RF/R1) AF = Vo/Vin

No. (Volts) (Volts) (Theoretical) (Practical)
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Voltage Gain of the Inverting amplifier depends only on the feedback components and is
independent of the internal gain A of the op-amp. The value of AF can be less than unity. The
Theoretical and Practical values of the Gain are nearly matching.
 EXPERIMENT NO.3

Differential Amplifier.
OBJECTIVE: To construct a Subtractor amplifier using a basic Differential amplifier Configuration.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (2) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 10K/0.25W/10%
R2 = 10K/0.25W/10%
R3 = 10K/0.25W/10%
RF = 10K/0.25W/10%

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
Figure shows a Differential amplifier as a subtractor. In subtractor circuit all the external resistors
are made equal in value, so the gain of the amplifier is 1.This circuit is also called scaling amplifier.
The differential amplifier are used in instrumentation and industrial applications to amplify
differences between two input signals, such as the outputs of the wheatstone bridge circuits.
Differential amplifier are preferred because they are better able to reject common-mode (noise)
voltages than single i/p ckts. Such as inverting and non-inverting amplifiers. They also present a
balanced input impedance.

Output Voltage (Vo):

The circuit in figure has two inputs, Vx and Vy. Using superposition theorem to establish
relationship between i/p amd o/p.
When, Vy = 0V,the configuration becomes an inverting amplifier, hence the o/p due to Vx only is,

Vox = RF (Vx) .(1)

R1
Similarly, when Vx =0, the configuration becomes an non-inverting amplifier having a voltage-
divider network composed of R2 and R3 at the non-inverting input. Therefore,

V1 = R3 (Vy) (2)
R2 + R3
And the output due to Vy then is

Voy = ( 1 + RF ) V1
R1

That is,
Voy = __R3 ( R1 + RF )Vy
R2 +R3 R1

Since R1=R2 and RF = R3,

Voy = RF (Vy) (3)

R1

Thus from equations (1) and (3), the net output voltage is,

Vo = Vox + Voy

Vo = RF (Vx Vy) = RF(Vxy) .(4 )

R1 R1
Or the voltage gain

AD = Vo = RF
Vxy R1
Where, Vxy = Vx Vy

Now, if RF = R1
Therefore, from equation (4)
 Vo = (Vx Vy)
That is, Vo = Vy Vx .. (5)

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Apply the i/p to the Inverting terminal and non-inverting terminal obtain the output on the
CRO.
3. Take various readings by varying the input voltages and hence calculate the output voltage.
Vo = Vy Vx

OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vx Vy Vo = Vo on CRO
No. (Volts) (Volts) Vy Vx
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Output Voltage Differential amplifier is the difference in the voltage between Non-Inverting
and Inverting terminals. And the output voltage on the CRO is nearly equal to the calculated difference
voltage applied at the input.
 EXPERIMENT NO.4

Summing Amplifier.
OBJECTIVE: To Verify a Non-Inverting Summing Amplifier.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (3) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 5K/0.25W/10%
R2 = 6.8K/0.25W/10%
R3 = 6.8K/0.25W/10%
R4 = 6.8K/0.25W/10%
RF = 10K/0.25W/10%

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
The circuit diagram is as shown in the figure. The circuit can be used as a summing amplifier by
making Gain i.e. 1+ RF/R1 equal to number of inputs.

Output Voltage (Vo):

By using superposition theorem at node V1 at Non-Inverting Terminal,
V1 = R/2 Va + R/2 Vb + R/2 Vc
R + R/2 R + R/2 R + R/2

Or V1 = Va + Vb + Vc = Va + Vb + Vc
3 3 3 3

Hence the output voltage Vo is,

Vo = ( 1 + RF/R1 ) V1

Therefore, Vo = (1 + RF ) Va + Vb + Vc
R1 3

Now, if RF = 2R1 Then

Vo = Va + Vb + Vc

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Apply three i/p voltageto the Non-Inverting terminal and ground the Inverting terminal.
3. Take the output on CRO by varying the input voltages.
4. Calculate the output voltage.
Vo = Va +Vb +Vc.
5. Compare the results.

OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Va Vb Vc Vo = Vo on CRO
No. (Volts) (Volts) (Volts) Va +Vb+ Vc
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Output Voltage of Summing or Scaling amplifier is the sum of voltages applied at the non-
inverting terminals. And the output voltage on the CRO is nearly equal to the calculated difference
voltage applied at the input.
 EXPERIMENT NO.5

Integration Amplifier.
OBJECTIVE: To Verify the Integrator circuit.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (1) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 1K/0.25W/10%
RF = 10K/0.25W/10%
C = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
The circuit in which the output waveform is the integral of the input voltage waveform is the
integrator or the integration amplifier. Such a circuit is obtained by using a basic inverting amplifier
configuration if the feedback resistor RF is replaced by a capacitor CF.

Output Voltage (Vo):

Applying KCL at node V2:
I1 = IB + IF
Since IB is negligibly small,
I1 IF
Current through and voltage across capacitor is,
Ic = C dVc
dt
Therefore,
Vin V2 = CF (d/dt) (V2-Vo)
R1
However, V1 =V2 0 because A is very large. Therefore,
Vin = CF d (Vo)
R1 dt
The output voltage can be obtained by integrating both sides with respect to time:
Vin dt = CF d (Vo) dt
R1 dt
= CF (-Vo) + Vo
Therefore,
Vo = 1 Vin dt + C
R1 CF
Where C is the integration constant and is proportional to the value of the output voltage Vo at
time t = 0 seconds.

The frequency at which the Gain is 0 dB is,

fb = 1/2R1CF
Both the stability and the low-frequency roll-off can be corrected by the addition of a resistor RF.
The Gain limiting frequency fa is given by,
fa = 1/2RFCF

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Take RF = 10R1
3. Try to make time constant RFCF = 1.
4. Apply i/p voltage to the Inverting terminal and ground the Non-Inverting terminal.
5. Take the output on CRO by varying the input voltages.
6. Calculate the output voltage.
Vo = 1 Vin dt + C
R1 CF
7. Compare the results.
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo Vo on CRO

No. (Volts) calculated
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Output Voltage is directly proportional to the ve integral of input voltage and inversely
proportional to the time constant R1CF. And the output voltage on the CRO is nearly equal to the
calculated difference voltage applied at the input.
 EXPERIMENT NO.6

Differentiation Amplifier.
OBJECTIVE: To Verify the Differentiation circuit.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (1) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 82
RF = 1.5K
C1 = 0.1F
CF = 0.05F
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
The circuit in which the output waveform is the derivative of the input voltage waveform is the
differentiator or differentiation amplifier. Such a circuit is obtained by using a basic inverting amplifier
configuration if the input resistor R1 is replaced by a capacitor C1.

Output Voltage (Vo):

Applying KCL at node V2:
IC = IB + IF
Since IB is negligibly small,
IC = IF
Current through and voltage across capacitor is,
C1 d (Vin Vo) = V2 Vo
dt RF

However, V1 =V2 0V because A is very large. Therefore,

C1d (Vin) = Vo/RF
dt

or Vo = RFC1d Vin
dt

The frequency at which the Gain is 0 dB is,

fa = 1/2RFC1
Both the stability and the low-frequency roll-off can be corrected by the addition of a resistor RF.
The Gain limiting frequency fa is given by,
fb = 1/2R1C1
Where R1C1 = RFCF

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Try for time constant RFCF = R1C1.
3. Apply i/p voltage to the Inverting terminal and ground the Non-Inverting terminal.
4. Take the output on CRO by varying the input voltages.
5. Calculate the output voltage.
Vo = RFC1 d Vin
dt
6. Compare the results.
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo Vo on CRO

No. (Volts) calculated
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Output Voltage Vo is equal to RFC1 times negative instantaneous rate of change of voltage with
respect to differentiator circuit.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 7

First order Low-Pass filter.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a First order Low-Pass Butterworth filter.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (1) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 10K
RF = 10K
Pot = 20K
C = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
A low pass filter has a constant gain from 0Hz ta a high cutoff frequency fH. Therefore the
bandwidth is also fH. At fH the Gain is down by 3 dB ; after that (f > fH) it decreases with the increase in
input frequency. The frequency between 0Hz and fH are known as the passband frequencies, whereas
the range of frequencies, those beyond fH, that are attenuated includes the stopband frequencies.
First order low-pass Butterworth filter uses an RC network for filtering. Note that the op-amp
is used in the noninverting configuration; hence it does not load down the RC network. Resistors R1 and
RF determine the Gain of the filter.

Vo = ( 1 + RF ) V1
R1
AF = (1 + RF )
R1

Vo = AF (1)
Vin 1 + j(f/fH)

Where, Vo/Vin = gain of the filter as a function of the frequency

AF = 1 + RF/R1 = Passband Gain of the filter.
f = frequency of the input signal
fH = 1/2RC = High cutoff frequency of the filter

The Gain magnitude and phase angle equations of the low-pass filter can be obtained by
converting Equation (1) in equivalent polar form, as follows:
Magnitude,
Vo = . AF
Vin 1+ (f/fH)2

= tan-1( f/fH )
Where is phase angle in degrees.

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Choose a value of high cutoff frequency fH.
3. Select a value of C less than or equal to 1F.
4. Calculate the value of R using,
R = 1
2
fHC
5. Finally select values of R1 and RF dependent on the desired pass band gain AF using,
AF = 1 +RF
R1
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo = . AF = tan-1( f/fH

No. (Volts) Vin 1+ (f/fH)2 )

1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Thus the low-pass filter has a constant gain AF from 0Hz to the high cutoff frequency fH.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 8

First order High-Pass filter.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a First order High-Pass Butterworth filter.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (1) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 10K
RF = 10K
Pot = 20K
C = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
A High pass filter has a stopband 0 < f < fL and a passband f > fL. FL is the low cutoff frequency,
and f is the operating frequency.

Vo = ( 1 + RF ) j2fRC Vin
R1 1 + j2fRC
AF = ( 1 + RF )
R1

Vo = A ( j (f/fL) ) (1)
Vin 1 + j (f/fL)

Where, Vo/Vin = gain of the filter as a function of the frequency

AF = 1 + RF/R1 = Passband Gain of the filter.
f = frequency of the input signal (Hz)
fL = 1/2RC = Low cutoff frequency of the filter (Hz)

The Gain magnitude and phase angle equations of the High-pass filter can be obtained by
converting Equation (1) in equivalent polar form, as follows:
Magnitude,
Vo = . AF(f/fL)
Vin 1+ (f/fL)2

= tan-1( f/fL )
Where is phase angle in degrees.

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Choose a value of high cutoff frequency fL.
3. Select a value of C less than or equal to 1F.
4. Calculate the value of R using,
R = 1
2fLC
5. Finally select values of R1 and RF dependent on the desired passband gain AF using,
AF = 1 +RF
R1
OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vo = . AF(f/fL) = tan-1( f/fL )

No. (Volts) Vin 1+ (f/fL)2
1.
2.
3.
4.

RESULT:
Thus the High-pass filter has a constant gain AF from low cutoff frequency, fL.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 9

Wein Bridge Oscillator.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a Wein Bridge Oscillator.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 12K
RF = 50K Pot at 25 K
R = 3.3K 2 No.
C = 0.05F 2 No.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
Because of its simplicity and stability, one of the most commonly used audio-frequency
oscillators is the wein bridge. In circuit the wein bridge circuit is connected between the amplifier input
terminals and the output terminal. The bridge has a series RC network in one arm and a parallel RC
network in the adjoining arm. In the remaining two arms of the bridge, resistors R1 and RF are connected.
The phase angle criterion is that the total phase shift around the circuit must be 0o. This
condition occurs only when the bridge is balanced, that is, at resonance. The frequency of Oscillation fo
is exactly the resonant frequency of the balanced Wein bridge and is given by
fo = . 1 . = 0.159
2fRC RC

Assuming that the resistors are equal in value, and capacitors are equal in value in the reactive leg of the
Wein bridge. At this frequency the gain required for sustained oscillation is given by,
Av = 1 = 3
B
That is,
1 + RF = 3
R1
Or RF = 2R1

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Select RF = 2R1 for resonance frequency.
3. Take the output on CRO.
4. Calculate the practical frequency by the waveform on CRO.
5. Calculate the theoretical frequency.

CONCLUSION:
Thus we have studied Wein Bridge Oscillator.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 10

Triangular wave generator.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a Triangular wave generator.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 15V 2 No.
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
Dual Op-amp: 1458/353
Resistors, R = 10K
R1 = 10K
R2 = 20K pot 11.6K
R3 = 100K
R4 = 10 R3
ROM =100K
C = 0.05F
C2 = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
A Triangular Waveform can be formed by connecting an integrator to the square wave
generator. The frequencies of the square wave and the triangular wave are same. For fixed R1, R2 and C
values, the frequency of the square wave as well as the triangular wave depends on the resistance R. As
R is increased or decreased, the frequency of the square wave and triangular wave will increase or
decrease respectively. Although the Amplitude of the square wave is constant ( Vsat ) , the Amplitude
of the triangular wave decreases with an increase in its frequency, and vice versa.

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Take the output on CRO.
3. Note +Vsat and Vsat.
4. Note the Amplitude and frequency of triangular wave.

CONCLUSION:
Thus we have observed the output of the Triangular wave generator.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 11

Schmitt trigger.
OBJECTIVE: To Design a Schmitt trigger circuit.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply 12V
Input Supply (1) (0-5V)
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, and Signal generator for a.c. signal
Components:
IC741
Resistors, R1 = 100
R2 = 10K
ROM = R1 || R2 = 100

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
The Schmitt trigger is an inverting comparator with positive feedback. This circuit converts an
irregular-shaped waveform to a square wave or pulse. The circuit is known as the Schmitt trigger or
squaring circuit. The input voltage Vin triggers (change the state of) the output Vo every time it
exceeds certain voltages levels called the upper threshold voltage Vut and lower threshold voltage Vlt,
as shown in figure.
This threshold voltages are obtained by using the voltage divider R1 R2, where the voltage
across R1 is feedback to the (+) input. The voltage across R1 is a variable reference threshold voltage
that depends on the value and polarity of the output voltage Vo. When Vo = +Vsat, the voltage across R1
is called the upper threshold voltage, Vut. The input voltage Vin must be slightly more positive than Vut
in order to cause the output Vo to switch from +Vsat to Vsat. As long as Vin<Vut, Vo is at +Vsat. Using
the voltage-divider rule.
Vut = . R1 . (+Vsat)
R1 + R2
On the other hand, when Vo= Vsat ,the voltage across R1 is reffered to as lower threshold
voltage, Vlt. Vin must be slightly more negative than Vlt in order to cause Vo to switch from Vsat to
+Vsat. In other words, for Vin values greater than Vlt, Vo is at Vsat.
Vlt = . R1 . (Vsat)
R1 + R2
Thus , if the threshold voltages Vut and Vlt are made larger than the input noise voltages, the
positive feedback will eliminate the false output transitions. Also the positive feedback, because of its
regenerative action, will make Vo switch faster between +Vsat and Vsat. Resistance ROM R1|| R2 is
used to minimize the offset problems.

PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Choose a value of Resistance ROM R1|| R2.
3. Give a sine wave input using function generator.
4. Take the output on CRO.
5. Note +Vsat and Vsat.
6. Calculate
Vut = . R1 . (+Vsat)
R1 + R2
And Vlt = . R1 . (Vsat)
R1 + R2

OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sr. Vin Vp +Vsat Vsat Vut Vlt

No. (Volts) (i/p)
1.
2.
3.
4.

CONCLUSION:
Thus we have observed the output of the Schmitt trigger as square wave when sine wave input is
given.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 12

555 as a Monostable Multivibrator.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a Monostable Multivibrator using 555 Timer.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply +5V
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator.
Components:
IC555
Resistors, RA, C
C1 = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
A monostable multivibrator, often called a one-shot multivibrator, is a Pulse generating circuit in
which the duration of the pulse is determined by the RC network connected externally to the 555 timer.
In a stable or standby state the output of the circuit is approximately zero or at logic-low level. When
an external trigger pulse is applied, the output is forced to go high ( Vcc). The time the output remains
high is determined by the external RC network connected to the timer. AT the end of the timing
interval, the output automatically reverts back to its logic-low stable state. The output remains low until
the trigger pulse is again applied. Then the cycle repeats. The monostable circuit has only one stable
state (output low), hence the name monostable. Normally, the output of the monostable multivibrator is
low.
Monostable operation:
According to fig. (b) initially when output is low, that is , the circuit is in a stable state,
transistor Q1 is on and the capacitor C is shorted out of the ground. However, upon application of a
negative trigger pulse to pin 2, transistor Q1 is turned off, which releases the short circuit across the
external capacitor C and drives the output high. The capacitor C now starts charging up toward Vcc
through RA. However, when the voltage across the capacitor equals 2/3 Vcc, comparator 1s output
switches from low to high, which in turn drives the output to its low state via the output of the flip-flop.
At the same time, the output of the flip-flop turns transistor Q1 ON, and hence capacitor C rapidly
discharges through the transistor. The output of the monostable remains low until a trigger pulse is
again applied. Then the cycle reprats. Fig.(c) shows the trigger input, output voltage, and capacitor
voltage waveform. As shown here, the pulse width of the trigger input must be smaller than the
expected pulse width of the output waveform. Also the trigger pulse must be a negative-going input
signal with amplitude larger than 1/3 Vcc.
The time duration that the output remains high is given by,
tp = 1.1RAC seconds
PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Select RA& C according to time duration required.
3. Take the output on CRO.
4. Calculate the practical time period by the waveform on CRO.
5. Calculate the theoretical time period by 1.1RAC.
6. Calculate the frequency of the waveform.

CONCLUSION:
In this way we have designed monostable multivibrator using 555 timer.
 EXPERIMENT NO. 13

555 as a Astable Multivibrator.

OBJECTIVE: To Design a Astable Multivibrator using 555 Timer.

EXPERIMENTAL SET-UP:
Accessories:
Power Supply +5V
CRO
Bread Board, connecting wires, Signal generator.
Components:
IC555
Resistors, RA, RB, C
C1 = 0.01F

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
THEORY:
A astable multivibrator, often called a free-running multivibrator, is a rectangular-wave-
generating circuit. Unlike the monostable multivibrator this circuit does not require any external
triggering to change the state of the output, hence the name free-running. However, the time during
which the output is either high or low is determined by the two resistors and a capacitor, which are
externally connected to the 555 timer.
Astable operation:
According to fig. (a) initially when output is high, capacitor C starts charging toward Vcc through
RA and RB. However as soon as voltage across the capacitor equals 2/3 Vcc, comparator 1 triggers the
flip-flop, and the output switches low. Now capacitor C stars discharging through RB and transistor Q1.
When the voltage across C equals 1/3 Vcc, comparator 2s output triggers the flip-flop, and the output
goes high. Then the cycle repeats. The output voltage and capacitor voltage are shown in fig (b).
As shown in this figure, the capacitor is periodically charged and discharged between 2/3 Vcc
and 1/3 Vcc, respectively. The time during which the capacitor charge from 1/3 Vcc to 2/3 Vcc is equal
to the time the output is high and is given by
tc = 0.69(RA + RB) C ..(a)
Where RA and RB are in ohms and C is in farads. Similarly, the time during which the capacitor
discharges from 2/3Vcc to 1/3Vcc is equal to the time the output is low and is given by
td = 0.69(RA) C ..(b)

Thus the total period of output waveform is

T = tc + td = 0.69(RA + 2RB) C ..(c)

Frequency of Oscillation is
fo = 1 = . 1.45 . ..(d)
T (RA + 2RB) C

Duty Cycle:- The duty cycle is the ratio of the time tc during which the output is high to the total time
period T. It is generally expressed as a percentage.

% duty cycle = tc 100

T

= (RA + RB) 100 .(e)

(RA + 2RB)
PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Select RA, RB & C according to time duration required.
3. Take the output on CRO.
4. Calculate the the time the output is high, the time the output is low, Total time period,
frequency and % duty cycle.

CONCLUSION:
In this way we have designed astable multivibrator using 555 timer.