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  • adjective electronics Having more than one state, only one of which is stable.

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Examples

  • It is called a monostable because it is stable in just one state: 'output low'.

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  • If you are not getting a nice rectangular pulse here, you may need to add a 555 ic, configured as a "monostable" or "one shot" multivibrator.

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  • If you are not getting a nice rectangular pulse here, you may need to add a 555 ic, configured as a "monostable" or "one shot" multivibrator.

    VideoHelp.com Forum 2009

  • If you are not getting a nice rectangular pulse here, you may need to add a 555 ic, configured as a "monostable" or "one shot" multivibrator.

    VideoHelp.com Forum 2009

  • If you are not getting a nice rectangular pulse here, you may need to add a 555 ic, configured as a "monostable" or "one shot" multivibrator.

    VideoHelp.com Forum 2009

  • Circuit operation: The signal detected by the sensor coil is amplified by transistor Q1 and drives the monostable input pin of IC1.

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  • Typical monostable 555 timer circuits will automatically trigger and start a timing cycle when power is applied to the circuit.

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  • The example circuit shows a monostable oscillator but the method could also hold an astable 555 oscillator in a reset condition at power-up.

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  • Circuit operation: The signal detected by the sensor coil is amplified by transistor Q1 and drives the monostable input pin of IC1.

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • Circuit operation: The signal detected by the sensor coil is amplified by transistor Q1 and drives the monostable input pin of IC1.

    WN.com - Business News 2010

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