Abstract
This article presents the new current-mode counterclockwise (CCW) and clockwise (CW) Schmitt triggers based on multiple-output current controlled current differencing transconductance amplifier (MO-CCCDTA). The circuit descriptions are very simple, each construction consists of only single MO-CCCDTA, without any external passive element. The hysteresis and amplitude of the output current of each Schmitt trigger can be tuned independently/electronically by input bias currents. In addition, the output signals are independent of the thermal voltage (VT). The applications as a relaxation oscillator, triangular/square wave generator, pulse width modulation and monostable multivibrator are given here to display the usefulnesses of the presented Schmitt triggers. The PSpice simulation and experimental results are depicted, and agree well with the theoretical anticipation. The maximum power consumptions of CCW and CW Schmitt triggers are approximately 235 and 191 μW, respectively, at ±1.5 V supply voltages.
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