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IEC

IEC Schmitt-trigger inverter (rectangular form)

This element combines the 1 qualifier, the hysteresis mark and output negation. It inverts the signal while switching at two thresholds, which makes it a common choice for debouncing contacts with an RC network and for building simple relaxation oscillators.

Drawing use

Schematic

Application

Logic & signals

Reference family

IEC / Manufacturer

Form evidence

1 element with hysteresis qualifier and output negation. Qualifying-symbol and dependency conventions as explained in TI's public overview of IEEE Std 91-1984, which incorporates IEC 617-12 work. Independent educational drawing; not certified IEC geometry or an IEC database identifier. The counterpart is the matching functional concept; no equivalence of every detailed standard graphic is asserted.

A distinction that matters

The Schmitt buffer has the same hysteresis mark but no output negation.

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SCHMITT-NOT

Symbols

Schmitt-trigger inverter

A digital inverter with hysteresis between its input switching thresholds.

Drawing use

Schematic

Application

Logic & signals

Reference family

Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Input hysteresis and logical inversion are separate properties; neither makes an arbitrary slow input safe for every logic family.

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