SCES414P November 2002 – November 2016 SN74LVC1G57
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The SN74LVC1G57 features configurable multiple functions. The output state is determined by eight patterns of 3-bit input. The user can choose the logic functions AND, NAND, NOR, XNOR, inverter, and buffer. All inputs can be connected to VCC or GND.
This application shows the SN74LVC1G57 configured as an OR gate with an inverted input. This particular configuration is helpful for dual sensor or switch applications where one of the inputs is normally closed or a logic high 1. Normally this application would require two external gates, but because the SN74LVC1G57 can be configured to meet this function the application can be implemented with a single chip solution.
Because we are working with two independent alarm triggers, we need to ensure that the alarm signal is only sent whenever either condition is met. Therefore our resulting truth table will look very much like a logic OR function. However, since we are also assuming one of the conditions to always be true, i.e. a door that should remain closed, we make use of the inverted input in Table 3.
INPUTS | OUTPUT | |
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TRIGGER OR SWITCH | SENSOR | ALARM |
L | X | H |
H | L | L |
X | H | H |
On a normal (non-Schmitt-Trigger) input the part will switch at the same point on the rising edge and falling edge. With a slow rising edge the part will switch at the threshold. When the switch occurs it will require current from VCC. When current is forced from VCC, the VCC level can drop causing the threshold to shift. When the threshold shifts it will cross the input again causing the part to switch again. This can go on and on causing oscillation which can cause excessive current. The same thing can happen if there is noise on the input. The noise can cross the threshold multiple times and cause oscillation or multiple clocking. The solution to these problems is to use a Schmitt-Trigger type device to translate the slow or noisy edges into something faster that will meet the input rise and fall specs of the following device. A true Schmitt-Trigger input will not have rise and fall time limitations.