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08/08/06 13:48
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#121855 - Update
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Erik Malund,
Sorry, it was a typo. I connected it the way you mentioned. Thanks for correcting me.

For now i think i have found the root of the problem; the Base current. Previously as Leonardo mentioned, he suggested that a 10k resistor is connected to the base of the transistor but all i get is a very soft hissing sound from the buzzer. However,using PNP transistor, i reduced the resistor down to merely 27ohm and after connecting the Base to GND (real ground), to my surprise it works out perfectly! The sound is so loud and clear. I tried using 100ohm, and the sounds start to distort again.

However, different results occur when i connect it to the 'virtual-ground' (im not sure if that's the right word); the low logic (0V) of the P1.0. I think the reason behind this is that P1.0 could not source enough current to drive the transistor such that a full current flows through from emitter to collector which is very much needed by the buzzer.

Please correct me if i am wrong and suggestion to overcome this problem.

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TopicAuthorDate
Does logic "low" represent 0V?            01/01/70 00:00      
   The diagram does not work            01/01/70 00:00      
      What current are we talking about?            01/01/70 00:00      
      More details needed!            01/01/70 00:00      
   Using a transistor            01/01/70 00:00      
      Yes, but...            01/01/70 00:00      
         bear in mind            01/01/70 00:00      
            Of course, but...            01/01/70 00:00      
         forgot to mention: cookbook was for a piezo buzzer            01/01/70 00:00      
            In such a case...            01/01/70 00:00      
      Low hissing sound            01/01/70 00:00      
         Try            01/01/70 00:00      
            Circuit details and summary of my problem            01/01/70 00:00      
               either a mistype or connecting the buzzer the wron            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Update            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Please do as I have asked: connect the buzzer            01/01/70 00:00      
               What you tell is confusing...            01/01/70 00:00      
                  As mentioned by Kai Klaas            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Do not 'believe' MEASURE and be sure            01/01/70 00:00      
               Solving buzzer problem            01/01/70 00:00      
   Barbecue?            01/01/70 00:00      
   Type of buzzer            01/01/70 00:00      
      who knows how much power, how big spikes            01/01/70 00:00      
      Again...            01/01/70 00:00      
         Yeah            01/01/70 00:00      
            Try this!            01/01/70 00:00      
               just guessing            01/01/70 00:00      
                  guessing the current is below 5A...            01/01/70 00:00      
                     then what if it is 1uA            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Sorry.            01/01/70 00:00      
                     We just do not want to guess!!            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Sorry.            01/01/70 00:00      
                           No need to appologize, dear Leonardo...            01/01/70 00:00      
                           not a metter of apology            01/01/70 00:00      
               Buzzer Problem Solved            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Nice to know            01/01/70 00:00      
   No longer interested, Eugene??            01/01/70 00:00      
      of course not            01/01/70 00:00      

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