This component is a comparator with hystereses that produces uniform-amplitude output pulses from a random-amplitude input signal. It has applications in pulse systems, for example, converting a sine wave into a square wave.

Characteristic Operation:

The Schmitt trigger outputs:

0 if the voltage is rising and Vin > V+g+
1 if the voltage is falling and Vin < V+g-

where:

V+g+ = 1.6 V (Vih)

V+g- = 0.9 V (Vil)