A monostable multivibrator circuit using complementary transistors

Summary form only given. A transistor monostable circuit using complementary transistors is described. The unique property of transistors in this application results in certain advantages compared to the transistor monostable circuit directly analogous to a tube monostable multivibrator. These are: 1. Higher inherent charge to discharge ratio (Le., faster recovery time) for the timing capacitor. 2. Both transistors are off during the timing cycle providing relative circuiitn sensitivity to transistor variation. Analysis of circuit operation and timing is given, and the effects of temperature on circuit reliability is discussed.