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Saw tooth wave generator using NE555

2016-04-30 10:13  


A simple sawtooth wave generator circuit for generating a saw tooth wave form using a NE555 IC is given below. The frequency of the wave form can be varied by using a POT.

The capacitor C, resistor R and zener diode forms a constant current source for charging of the capacitor. When the voltage across capacitor reaches 2/3 Vcc the internal comparator inside 555 goes on and capacitor discharges. When the voltage across the capacitor goes below 1/3 Vcc the internal comparator goes off and now capacitor starts charging. As a result the capacitor will be switched between 2/3 Vcc and 1/3 Vcc, resulting in a sawtooth wave form across the capacitor. The diode make the output voltage to zero during the discharge phase.

Circuit diagram with Parts list.



The frequency of the output voltage can be given by the equation,

f = (Vcc-2.7)/(R*C*Vpp).

Where Vcc is the supply voltage and Vpp is the peak voltage of the output required.