Open-Collector Outputs In Microcontrollers Explained

With microcontrollers, communications protocols, timers, and other devices, you'll sometimes hear that the outputs are "open-collector outputs," which may be confusing. In this overview, Josh reviews bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and how BJTs are used inside microcontrollers and other devices to create open-collector outputs. Besides how they are used, he explains why you want an open collector output with some microcontrollers. Once you understand how an open-collector output works, it'll make sense why I2C communication lines use open-collector outputs to control common lines between multiple devices. We also recommend checking out the written tutorial on CircuitBread.com at https://www.circuitbread.com/tutorial...

0:00 Introduction
0:26 Review of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
1:00 BJT internal to the device
1:49 MOSFETs and open-drain outputs
2:47 Trade-offs of open-collector or open-drain outputs
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