Oscillator Circuit using 74h04

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minester_34

Joined Oct 4, 2023
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How do you design this circuit? Design a simple oscillator circuit using the 74HC04 hex inverter IC. The oscillator should produce a square wave output with a frequency of approximately 1 kHz.
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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You need to show your best attempt. We can then help guide you toward a solution. That's how you are going to learn the most -- remember, we won't be a resource you can use on the exam.
 

Audioguru again

Joined Oct 21, 2019
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The 74HC type of Cmos logic has a high "shoot-through" current that can be or can exceed the maximum allowed output current.
Therefore I think an ordinary old CD4069 oscillator should be used that can very quickly switch a higher current 74HC04 inverter if the higher current is needed:
 

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