Computer output signals use transistors to turn on and off or control external devices. There are two types of output circuits: high-side drivers and low-side drivers.
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Just your videos are top notch. Very helpful in giving myself a DIYer John the computer side of this function. Are drivers mostly NPN or PNP?. Thanks for sharing Artie ❤️👍
As far as I understand, high side drivers generally use PNP transistors and low side drivers generally use NPN transistors. However, I think it is technically possible to switch those around.
@@JustinMillerAutomotive you're right. I've seen them switched around many times. Some of the boards that I've worked have used npn for both high side and low side. But the connection are opposite
Discrete signals refer to digital signals that only occur only at specific voltage steps, such as 0 volts or 5 volts or 10 volts. This is different than an analog voltage signal, where the voltage can vary infinitely and does not necessarily land at specific points.
