TRANSISTORIZED_FLASHERS

Published:2009/6/30 23:38:00 Author:May | From:SeekIC

Transistors Q1 and Q2 are connected as a free running multivibrator. The output, at the emitter of Q2, drives the base of the common emitter amplifier Q3, which controls the lamp. This circuit configuration permits the flash duration, the interval between flashes, and the lamp type to be varied independently. Flash duration is proportional to the prod-uct of R2C2 while the off interval is proportional to the product of R3C1. Consequently, when the flash timing must be accurately maintained, these component tolerances will have to be held to similar limits.All three circuits described are designed for barricade warning flasher lights such as used in highway construction. They differ only in flash duration which normally is 15%, 25%; or 50% of the flash rate. Performance has been checked at ambient temperatures of -40'F, 77'F, and 212°F. A GE 5 volt, 90 milliampere type No. 1850 lamp is used.



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