What is Debouncing?

Processing that removes switch bounce, by software that accepts a change only after repeated identical readings or by hardware filtering.

Field: Embedded Systems & Firmware

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Questions that mention Debouncing (2)

  1. In the step response of an RC circuit, how long does it take for the capacitor voltage to reach about 63% of its final value?
  2. What is the phenomenon called in which a mechanical switch's contacts bounce, turning on and off many times in a short period when pressed?

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