Converting series of impulses to a single impulse

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around generating a periodic impulse signal with specific time intervals between impulses. Participants explore circuit designs that can introduce zeros or "off" periods between impulses, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of impulse generation.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Experimental/applied, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a circuit designed to generate a periodic impulse signal but ends up with continuous impulses, seeking a solution to add zeros between impulses.
  • Another participant questions the definition of "impulse," prompting clarification that it refers to a voltage above zero for a very short duration, potentially in various waveform forms.
  • A participant suggests that circuits exist to add zeros between impulses, mentioning the use of a counter circuit that counts impulses and outputs a zero for a specified count before generating the next impulse.
  • Another proposed method involves using a monostable multivibrator circuit to generate a single pulse of desired width, followed by a stable state until the next trigger.
  • There is a mention of considering the types of components used in the circuit, such as capacitors and resistors, which can introduce delays and be adjusted for the desired time interval.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are circuits capable of adding zeros between impulses, but specific implementations and definitions of impulse remain subject to clarification and further discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the definitions of impulse and the specific circuit configurations, which may not be universally applicable. The effectiveness of suggested solutions may depend on the specific components and configurations used.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in circuit design, impulse signal generation, and those working on related experimental setups in electronics may find this discussion beneficial.

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I made a circuit to generate a periodic impulse signal ,i.e, one impulse generated and a zero for around 1us and then repeated again, but ended up with continuous impulses. Is there a circuit which could add zeros in between two impulses?

Here one impulse could be viewed as a |sin(x)| function, with one period of around 10ns.

Thanks
 
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What do you mean by impulse?
 
@skeptic2

As mention previously, you could view an impulse as a single |sin| wave with time period of around 10ns. If you desire some other name for it that's no problem, all I meant by an impulse was to have some voltage above zero for a very short duration of time (maybe square, sine or some random waveform).

In my case I was able to generate such waveforms in a continuous manner,i.e., one immediately following the next, which was not desired. So, I wanted to add some zero time between the two for time period of few us( 1-5 us).

I hope I was clear in my question.
 
How were you generating your impulses?
 
for sharing your experiment and question. It sounds like you are trying to create a single impulse signal with a specific time interval between each impulse.

To answer your question, yes, there are circuits that can add zeros or "off" periods in between impulses. One way to do this is by using a counter circuit, which counts the number of impulses and then outputs a zero for a specified number of counts before generating the next impulse. This can help create a more precise and periodic impulse signal.

Another approach is to use a monostable multivibrator circuit, which can generate a single pulse of a desired width and then remain in a stable state until triggered again. This can help create a more controlled and precise impulse signal.

I would also suggest considering the type of circuit you are using and the components you are using. Some components, such as capacitors and resistors, can introduce delays and can be adjusted to achieve the desired time interval between impulses.

I hope this helps and good luck with your experiment!
 

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