Where do the extra "series cap and R and diode" go in this example? Thx, RR Robert Rolf wrote: > If he want's to do it with 555, couple the short negative going pulse > into the timing cap using a diode so that the charge is pulled off > for every negative pulse and so the cap never reaches 2/3 Vcc to flop > the flip flop and activate 555 reset. > Use the negative pulse to trigger the 555 as well (sets the flip, > clearing reset and driving output high). > > If the input signal can't handle the cap loading, they he'll have > to use the NPN to discharge the timing cap, and add another series > cap and R & Diode to ground to differentiate the incoming pulse and > turn the NPN on for long enough to reset the cap. > > Robert -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist