Commanding 2 Transistors with one one command circuit

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on controlling two transistors, T1 and T2, with a single command circuit to ensure that when one is ON, the other is OFF. A proposed solution involves using an inverting operational amplifier (op-amp) to invert the control signal for T2. Additionally, implementing an asynchronous J-K flip-flop between the comparator and the transistors is recommended to eliminate propagation delay, allowing for simultaneous changes in the states of T1 and T2.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of transistor operation and control circuits
  • Familiarity with operational amplifiers and their configurations
  • Knowledge of comparators and their function in signal processing
  • Basic concepts of flip-flops, specifically J-K flip-flops
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the design and application of inverting operational amplifiers
  • Study the functionality and timing characteristics of asynchronous J-K flip-flops
  • Explore comparator circuit designs and their integration with transistors
  • Investigate methods to minimize propagation delay in digital circuits
USEFUL FOR

Electronics engineers, hobbyists working with transistor circuits, and students studying control systems will benefit from this discussion.

mdpai
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Hi to all,

I know how to command a transistor, using a comparator with a sinusoidal and a triangular signal as inputs.

But let say I have two transistors, T1 and T2. Using the same command, I want that when T1 is ON, so T2 is OFF. vice versa. How can I achieve this?

Thanks!
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
One possible solution is to use T1 to invert the control signal into T2.
 
You could use an inverting op-amp to invert the control signal between the comparator and T2. If you are using a comparator as the input though, you may want to use an asycronous J-K flip flop between the comparator and the two transistors as this will not cause a propagation delay in the output of T2, thus causing the outputs of T1 and T2 change at nearly the same time.
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
68
Views
7K
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 28 ·
Replies
28
Views
6K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
18
Views
9K