"Schmitt trigger" meaning in All languages combined

See Schmitt trigger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Schmitt triggers [plural]
Etymology: Invented by American scientist Otto H. Schmitt in 1934. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Schmitt trigger (plural Schmitt triggers)
  1. (electronics) A comparator circuit with hysteresis implemented by applying positive feedback to the non-inverting input of a comparator or differential amplifier. It converts an analog signal to a digital one. Wikipedia link: Schmitt trigger Categories (topical): Electronics

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