Spice and B2 Spice Circuit Schematics Question

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The discussion focuses on understanding circuit connections in Spice and B2 Spice, specifically regarding the OSC and +OSCHI connections, as well as OS1 and OS2. User Cyborg101 clarifies that pins 1 and 5 on a 741 operational amplifier are offset null connections, which help achieve zero output for zero input due to manufacturing variances. Additionally, the 74HC4060 chip features an oscillator gate that can function as either an oscillator or an input for an external oscillator, which may relate to the OSC connections in question.

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Hello all,

I'm completely new to Spice and B2 Spice. I'm analyzing the following circuit components from a circuit which as already been constructed and I'm at a loss as to what some of the connections mean.

In the first picture, I am not sure what type of connection is being made at OSC and at +OSCHI.

In the second picture, I am not sure what OS1 and OS2 are connecting to. The third picture simply shows the same component but in B2 Spice.

Thanks,

Cyborg101
 

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Pins 1 and 5 on a 741 are offset null connections.

They are connected like this:
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They allow you to produce zero output for zero input which may not otherwise happen due to minor differences in manufacturing.

Not sure about the OSC connections. Some chips like the 74HC4060 have an oscillator gate which can be used as an oscillator or just as an input for an external oscillator. It may be something like that.
 
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