SLVA720A July   2015  – October 2020 CD14538B , CD14538B-MIL , CD4047B , CD4047B-MIL , CD4098B , CD4098B-MIL , CD54HC123 , CD54HC221 , CD54HC4538 , CD54HCT123 , CD54HCT4538 , CD74HC123 , CD74HC221 , CD74HC423 , CD74HC4538 , CD74HC4538-Q1 , CD74HCT123 , CD74HCT221 , CD74HCT423 , CD74HCT4538 , SN54121 , SN54123 , SN54221 , SN54AHC123A , SN54AHCT123A , SN54LS123 , SN54LS123-SP , SN54LS221 , SN74121 , SN74221 , SN74AHC123A , SN74AHC123A-EP , SN74AHCT123A , SN74LS122 , SN74LS123 , SN74LS221 , SN74LS423 , SN74LV123A , SN74LV123A-EP , SN74LV123A-Q1 , SN74LV221A , SN74LV221A-Q1 , SN74LVC1G123

 

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Terminology
  3. 3Theory of Operation
    1. 3.1 Basic Concept
    2. 3.2 Operation
  4. 4Applications
    1. 4.1 General Design Considerations
      1. 4.1.1 Pulse Length Determination
        1. 4.1.1.1 Temperature Stability
    2. 4.2 SN74LVC1G123 Applications
      1. 4.2.1 Switch Debounce
        1. 4.2.1.1 Requirements
        2. 4.2.1.2 Schematic
        3. 4.2.1.3 Component Selection
      2. 4.2.2 Leading and Trailing Edge Detector
        1. 4.2.2.1 Requirements
        2. 4.2.2.2 Schematic
        3. 4.2.2.3 Component Selection
  5. 5Frequently Asked Questions
    1. 5.1 How do I calculate the output pulse length?
    2. 5.2 How do I configure the SN74LVC1G123's inputs for ______ edge triggering?
    3. 5.3 How stable is the output pulse length over VCC changes?
    4. 5.4 How stable is the output pulse length over temperature changes?
    5. 5.5 Which inputs of the SN74LVC1G123 have Schmitt-triggers?
    6. 5.6 Can I connect the Cext pin to ground?
  6. 6Revision History

1 Introduction

A “Monostable Multivibrator” is so named because its output is only stable in one state. When triggered, this device will switch the output to the so-called 'unstable state' for a set period of time and then return to the stable state. Note that "stable" in this context refers to an output state that will remain the same without an external input and "unstable" refers to a state which will change without external input. Since one input trigger event results in one output pulse, this device is also known as a “one-shot.” The SN74LVC1G123 will be used herein as an example because it is one of our most popular devices, but TI offers many other monostable multivibrators in different logic families to fit a wide variety of applications.

These devices can be used as debouncers, pulse extenders, delays, and edge detectors. They are very useful for cleaning up input signals to logic circuits of all types.