First off I am very new and am looking to learn a few things.
I am trying to emulate pushing a button on an xbox 360 controller. So after doing a little research I found that an analog switch(MC1 4066) would be a good way to do this. The analog switch will connect or disconnect a circuit depending if a signal coming from the PIC is high or low. It seems like an analog switch, MC1 4066, would work great for what I want to do but I have a few questions:
Please let me know if anything is unclear and I will try to explain it better detail of what I am trying to do. Thanks!
I am trying to emulate pushing a button on an xbox 360 controller. So after doing a little research I found that an analog switch(MC1 4066) would be a good way to do this. The analog switch will connect or disconnect a circuit depending if a signal coming from the PIC is high or low. It seems like an analog switch, MC1 4066, would work great for what I want to do but I have a few questions:
- Someone suggested that I use a tri-state buffer... as far I can tell it is the same as an analog switch. Is there any advantage that I should consider in using a tri-state buffer?
- Does anyone know if Microchip.com has an analog switch or equivalent product? I have been unable to find it if it exists.
- What would be the cheapest source to obtain some switches? I have a fry's near by and I believe they carry NTE ic components.... would an NTE 4066 ic be an ananlog switch as well?
Please let me know if anything is unclear and I will try to explain it better detail of what I am trying to do. Thanks!