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ynwia · 9th May 2008, 03:40 AM

The project is to detect the onset/offset of pictures on a computer monitor (CRT or LCD). Monitor starts with a totally dark background, then a 300x300 picture appears for a few hundred milliseconds then switches to darkness, then another 300x300 picture, then dark background again...

Once the circuit detects optical change(darkness to pic, pic to darkness), it either immediately outputs a TTL pulse or changes it current status like a flipflop. The response time should be as small as possible and 1 millisecond is definitely the upper limit. (microseconds or even nanoseconds would be ideal)

I already made a simple circuit with TAOS TSL230R. It kind of works except its output is frequency (not a single pulse or constant voltage) and I have no idea of its response time.

The options in my mind Idea are

1.Arrow Go analog. For example, Idea Photodiode->op amps->voltage regulator (7805 ).

2.Arrow Digital. For example, Idea Photodiode->op amps->microcontroller (pic 12f675 )

Which one do you suggest?
Any specific parts/circuit solutions to recommend ?

Any info is highly appreciated.

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9th May 2008, 03:40 AM
ynwia New Member	Help for fast optical to electrical converter design The project is to detect the onset/offset of pictures on a computer monitor (CRT or LCD). Monitor starts with a totally dark background, then a 300x300 picture appears for a few hundred milliseconds then switches to darkness, then another 300x300 picture, then dark background again... Once the circuit detects optical change(darkness to pic, pic to darkness), it either immediately outputs a TTL pulse or changes it current status like a flipflop. The response time should be as small as possible and 1 millisecond is definitely the upper limit. (microseconds or even nanoseconds would be ideal) I already made a simple circuit with TAOS TSL230R. It kind of works except its output is frequency (not a single pulse or constant voltage) and I have no idea of its response time. The options in my mind Idea are 1.Arrow Go analog. For example, Idea Photodiode->op amps->voltage regulator (7805 ). 2.Arrow Digital. For example, Idea Photodiode->op amps->microcontroller (pic 12f675 ) Which one do you suggest? Any specific parts/circuit solutions to recommend ? Any info is highly appreciated.