Creating a NOT gate using transistor is a fundamental
exercise in digital electronics. In this post, I will guide you through the
process of building a NOT gate with transistor, explaining each step in detail.
What is a NOT Gate?
A NOT gate is a basic digital logic gate that outputs TRUE
or HIGH (1) when input is FALSE or LOW. And LOW if input is HIGH. The truth
table for a NOT gate is as follows:
Input |
Output |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Components Needed
To build a NOT gate, you will need the following components:
- NPN
Transistors: BC547 (1 No.); Q1.
- Resistors:
10K (1 No) - R1.
- Resistor:
300E (1 No) – R2.
- Resistor:
470E (1 No) – R3.
- LED:
5mm Red (1 No) – L1, for output indication.
- Switches:
Tact Switch/ push button (1 No) – S1.
- Power
Supply - DC source, +5V, Vds.
- Breadboard
& Wires - for assembling the circuit
Understanding the Circuit
In a NOT gate circuit with NPN transistors, one transistor
is used. The output is taken from the Collector of the transistor. The base of the
transistor is connected to the input through a resistor, which limits the
current and prevents damage to the transistor.
Transistor Basics
- Emitter:
The terminal through which current leaves the transistor.
- Base:
The terminal that controls the transistor's switching.
- Collector:
The terminal through which current enters the transistor.
For an NPN transistor, when a small current flows into the
base, it allows a larger current to flow from the collector to the emitter.
Circuit Diagram
Building the NOT Gate
Step 1: Connect the Power Supply
- Connect
the positive terminal of the power supply (+5V) to the positive rail of
the breadboard.
- Connect
the negative terminal (GND) to the negative rail.
Step 2: Place the Components on breadboard (As per your
design)
- Place
one NPN transistor (Q1).
- Place
one switch (S1).
- Place
one Red LED.
Step 3: Connect the Resistors (Use jumping wires for
connections if required)
- Connect resistor (R1) between the
positive rail (+5V) and the input of S1.
- Connect the output of S1 to the base of
Q1.
- Connect
the Collectors of Q1 to the one end of resistor R2
- Connect
another end of R2 to the positive rail.
- Connect
Emitter of Q1 the ground rail (GND).
Step 4: Connect the LED (To show the OUTPUT visually)
- Connect
the anode of the LED (L1) to the one end of resistor R3.
- Connect
another end of resistor R3 to the Collector of Q1.
- Connect
the cathode of the LED (L1) to the GND.
Step 5: Testing the Circuit
- Apply
different combinations of input voltage.
- Don’t
press S1, LED should be ON.
- Press
S1, LED should be OFF.
Note: Value of resistors can be adjusted as per the
requirements.
I hope you liked the information.
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