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Triple Waveform Generator: Functions

This document describes a simple circuit that generates three useful waveforms for testing NBTV equipment using only 3 IC chips. The circuit produces: 1) a pulse and bar for testing frequency response, 2) an 8-level greyscale to check linearity, and 3) a checkerboard pattern for use as a test picture and to check disc accuracy. All waveforms include sync pulses to lock to an oscilloscope. The circuit can be built on a small printed circuit board and either housed in an enclosure or made portable with a battery for testing NBTV monitors.

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Triple Waveform Generator: Functions

This document describes a simple circuit that generates three useful waveforms for testing NBTV equipment using only 3 IC chips. The circuit produces: 1) a pulse and bar for testing frequency response, 2) an 8-level greyscale to check linearity, and 3) a checkerboard pattern for use as a test picture and to check disc accuracy. All waveforms include sync pulses to lock to an oscilloscope. The circuit can be built on a small printed circuit board and either housed in an enclosure or made portable with a battery for testing NBTV monitors.

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Triple waveform generator

The second way to get NBTV signals to drive your monitor is to build an
electronic signal generator. This chapter describes a simple circuit that makes
three useful waveforms for testing NBTV equipment. This is an ideal project for
a beginner to start with, using simple 4000 series CMOS devices that are
readily available and inexpensive.
Functions
With just 3 IC's this stand-alone circuit generates 30-line or 32-line NBTV video
signals for testing NBTV monitors. The following waveforms are available:
1. a pulse and bar to test for high and low frequency response,
2. an eight level grey scale to check for linearity of response,
3. a checkerboard pattern to act as a test picture and to check disc accuracy.
All waveforms have line sync pulses so that they lock solidly when applied to an
oscilloscope. Waveforms and monitor pictures are shown on the next page.
Circuit description

The 4060 is the master oscillator and generator of the raw waveforms. VR1
must be adjusted for the correct line frequency. IC3d together with C5 and R8
generates the 150 µsec wide sync pulses. C3 and R6 define the width of the
pulse. The bar and the checkerboard are derived directly from the divider IC1
and R3, R4 and R5 form the A to D converter for the 8 level grey scale. With
VR2 the output voltage can be adjusted to 1 volt black to white video.

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When the jumper J1 is removed uninterrupted line sync pulses are generated.
This signal can be used for both 32-line monitors and 30-line Baird Televisors.
When the jumper is applied, one in every 32 sync pulses is suppressed.
Waveforms and pictures

pulse and bar 8 level grey scale checker board

Waveforms seen on an oscilloscope


(top row) and pictures as seen on a
32-line monitor (above) and a 30-line
monitor (right).

Printed circuit board

All components can be placed on this small single sided printed circuit board.
Use solder eyelets for the wires to the selection switch S2. CB = checker board,
PB = pulse and bar, LG = 8 level grey scale. S2 = central contact.
VO = video output, +9V and 0V connected to the battery via on/off switch S1.
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Size of the PCB: 55 x 48 mm or 2 /32" x 1 /8".

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Building the generator
Club sales can provide you with the printed circuit board. This makes building
this electronic circuit easier. Use a light soldering iron and thin solder wire and
avoid making connecting bridges between the copper tracks.
To adjust the line frequency select the grey level waveform and adjust VR1 for
the frequency of the output signal to be 400 Hz for the 32-line system or 375 Hz
for the 30-line system.

You may decide to build a handy "one


system" generator with a fixed output
voltage. Then you may build it in a
small enclosure after you have adjusted
the controls on the PCB for the optimal
setting. The only front panel controls
that you need are the on-off switch S1
and the waveform selection switch S2,
made of a miniature ON-ON-ON dual
pole three position lever switch.
Or you may decide to make a
universal generator. Then you
want to have VR1, VR2 and J1
as well as front panel controls.
This implies a larger panel and
thus a larger box. Switch S2
(rotary wafer type) can be ex-
tended with a black field (5k6
to ground) and a white field
(open input). Ask club sales as
well for the cabinets.
The circuit diagram suggests running the generator from a 9 volts battery. The
circuit however will run unchanged from voltages from 5 to 15 volts. The current
drawn from a 9 volts battery is about 8 mA. The circuit can be extended by one
IC to produce colour bars. See NTBV Newsletter Vol. 34 No.4.
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