What is a monostable multivibrator?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Multivibrator types: monostable, astable, and bistable – what does each name suggest about the number of stable states? • How many stable states a monostable circuit has, and what happens after it is triggered. • The role of time-controlled pulses versus continuous oscillation or data storage.

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• First, match the word parts: mono-, bi-, a- (none). How does that help you figure out how many stable states a monostable multivibrator has? • Ask yourself: does this circuit run continuously on its own, or does it need a trigger and then return to a normal state after a period of time? • Which choice describes a temporary change away from a normal state, controlled by a timing function, rather than ongoing oscillation or simple storage?

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• Identify which option clearly describes only one stable state with a temporary second state reached by a trigger. • Eliminate any option that describes continuous oscillation or a memory/storage function, as these are different types of circuits. • Make sure the correct choice mentions a return to the original state after a set time, which is key for a monostable multivibrator.

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