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Is there a single channel small RS Latch out there? I just need one bit with no clock. Press one button, the output goes high, press the other button, the output goes low. 5 volt operation would be great. I could use a Dual NOR gate I suppose. Or even a D Flip Flop with Set and Reset inputs if I could find one with active high inputs. Anyway, if you were to build one, I would happily buy several hundred a year. If not, what is the most common work around? Thank you, Charlie
Hi Charlie,
I think the most common work around I see with our devices is just making a set reset latch using a two channel nand gate. Here's a recent example:
(+) CD4093B-MIL: CD4093B configured as an RS Fip-Flop - Logic forum - Logic - TI E2E support forums
Best,
Malcolm
RS latches are not commonly used nowadays.
SN74LVC2G02 is a 5 V, dual-channel NOR gate. If you want Schmitt-trigger inputs (which is likely with buttons), use 2× SN74LVC1G98.
Is there a reason why you referenced a military-grade device?
I ramble, please be patient.
I have had a need for a simple RS Latch for decades. I ended up using the CD4043B which works great as a latch but it is huge and needs external circuitry to guarantee the power on state. It also has very low drive strength. It has also been around for decades and I fear obsolescence is coming soon.
What I really want is a 6 pin SOIC. R, S, VCC, GND, Q and notQ, that runs at 3.3 or 5.0 volts and can drive >10mA. Also a guaranteed power on state. I think if you built it, it would sell. You could charge a premium price? I know its worth a couple of dollars to me.
The military rating, no reason in particular. I do need Industrial, Automotive, or Extended Temp ratings.
Thank you.
I doubt there is much of a market. Nowadays, this is handled with a microcontroller.
thanks for the help. Looking through the posts in this forum, it looks like there are several questions about RS Latches. There is one from just 30 days ago.
anyway, I was just dreaming I guess. Cheers!
This is a solution that I found to work for me. Using the sn74lvc2g74-q1 with the data and clock inputs grounded, the set and clear inputs are asynchronous and this does exactly what I want. Simple schematic for reference. Cheers, Charlie