Lab #1: Edge Detection

SAIT- ENT-DIGI-260

Lab #1: Edge Detection

Updated January 2013

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Objectives:
1. Observe and analyze the operation of an RC Edge Detection circuit. 2. Observe and analyze the operation of an RC Monostable 3. Observe and analyze the operation of a NAND edge detection circuit.

Pre-Lab Preparation:
1. Attend lectures and review the theory of operation of edge detection circuits. 2. Read the textbook chapters and on-line materials that relate to edge detection circuits.

Equipment Required:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Experimenters board with 5V power supply Function Generator Oscilloscope PC with EWB 4093 Schmitt NAND, parts kit.

Additional Notes:
1. Important: Measure and set the voltages on the function generator before connecting to the circuit. Apply DC offset if providing the output to a logic gate. 2. The Schmitt triggered gates produce a fast output edge on a slow input edge.

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Procedure 1:
Observe the operation of an R-C based edge detection / monostable circuit 1. Physically connect the circuit shown in Figure #1 below. Use the following values: C = 0.1 F R = 1k E = 1KHz square wave, 5 Vpp at 50% duty cycle (no offset) 2. Place Channel 1 of an oscilloscope at the output of the oscillator and Channel 2 at R. View the time-domain relationship between the input and the output. (note: a time-domain relationship diagram indicates the relationship
between the input signal and the resultant output signal at specific points in time).

3. Predict the pulse width using typical Vt- specifications and include values in table #1. Look up the specification sheet and determine the range of Vt- and use a median value for your calculations. Use the equation tw=-RC ln( Vt-/5) to calculate the anticipated pulse width (tw). Show all work (use back of the lab). 4. Measure the output of the inverter with respect to its input. Capture a time-domain relationship from the oscilloscope and paste as Capture #1..

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Figure #1: RC Circuit 5. Using EWB, connect the circuit shown in Figure #1. Run the simulation and compare the results to your physical circuit. 6. Answer the questions at the end of the lab. 7. Repeat the procedures 1 to 4 above using a smaller value of RC. Record the values. Capture a time-domain relationship from the oscilloscope and paste as Capture #2. 8. Answer the questions at the end of the lab. 9. Leave the circuit connected for the instructor to verify its functionality. 2

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Procedure 2:
Observe the operation of a NAND based edge detection circuit 1. Using EWB, connect the circuit shown in Figure #2 below. Place Channel 1 of the oscilloscope at the input and channel 2 at the output. Run the simulation and measure the output pulse width. Record this value in Table #2. 2. Physically connect the circuit shown in Figure #2 below. Use the 4093B CMOS Schmitt-Triggered NAND gates.

Figure #2: NAND Edge Detector 3. Apply a 100 kHz square wave 50% DC with DC offset (0 to +5 Volt). Measure the output pulse. Record the value in Table #2 and capture a time-domain relationship from the oscilloscope and paste as Capture #3. 4. Add an additional inverter to the end of the circuit (see figure 3 below). Again, apply a 100 kHz square wave 50% DC with DC offset (0 to +5 Volt). Measure the output pulse (measure at the half-way mark). Capture a time-domain relationship from the oscilloscope and paste as Capture #4. 5. Answer the questions at the end of the lab.

Figure #3: NAND Edge Detector with Inverter

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Predicted pulse width Measured Pulse Width (circuit) Table #1: Predicted pulse width for the RC-based circuit

Paste Capture #1 above: RC Circuit 1

Paste Capture #2 above: RC Circuit 2

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Measured Pulse Width (Physical Circuit) Measured Pulse Width (EWB Simulation) Table #2: Pulse width from NAND edge detector

Paste Capture #3 above: 2 NAND Edge Detector 1

Paste Capture #3 above: 2 NAND Edge Detector 2

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Procedure 4:
Complete the following questions:

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RC Circuit: Explain why this circuit is considered an edge detector. Which edge will this circuit detect?

Explain why this circuit is also considered a monostable device:

What are the results of changing the input frequency on its edge detection and monostable properties?

How can the output pulse width be increased or decreased?

2. NAND Edge detector: Explain how to increase or decrease the output pulse width of the edge detectors using observations from figure 3 and 4.

3. Demonstrate and present the following to your instructor:

RC edge detector circuit, simulation, diagram and questions: ___________ NAND edge detector ccts, simulation, diagram, table and question: _________

Student Name: ____________________________ DATE: _______________