Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Zero crossing detector is a comparator with Vref = 0

(B) An astable multivibrator is used to generate pulses of desired duration.

(C) The phase shift and wien bridge are commonly used sinewave oscillators for radio frequency.

(D) The frequency of a square wave generator is independant of trigger levels of comparator.

(E) A Triangular wave can be generated by integrating a square wave.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  1. (A) and (B) only
  2. (A) and (C) only
  3. (A) and (E) only
  4. (D) and (E) only

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Option 3 : (A) and (E) only
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Schmitt trigger circuit

  • It is a positive feedback comparator circuit used to generate a square wave, also known as the square wave generator.
  • When the obtained square wave passes through an integrator, a triangular wave is obtained. Hence, statement E is true.
  • The frequency of a generated square wave depends upon the comparator's trigger levels, i.e. VUT and VLT. Hence, statement D is false.
  • VUT and VLT are known as the upper and lower threshold voltages.
  • When triggering voltages i.e. VUT and VLT become zero, the Schmitt trigger is known as the zero crossing detector. Hence, statement A is true.

Astable multivibrator

  • It is also a positive feedback circuit that has no stable states.
  • Its output oscillates between two states hence it generates a only square wave of 50% duty cycle. Hence, statement C is false.

RC phase shift and Wien bridge oscillator

  • The phase shift and wien bridge are commonly used sinewave oscillators for audio frequency. Hence, statement B is false.
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