555 Timer IC
555 Timer IC
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Specifications
| IC Part Number | NE555P / SE555 (DIP-8 Package) |
| Type | Precision Timer / Oscillator IC |
| Package | 8-Pin DIP (Dual Inline Package) |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5V to 16V DC |
| Maximum Output Current | 200mA (source/sink) |
| Operating Modes | Monostable, Astable, Bistable |
| Timing Range | Microseconds to Hours (RC dependent) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degreesC to 70 degreesC (commercial grade) |
| Trigger Voltage | 1/3 VCC |
| Threshold Voltage | 2/3 VCC |
| Maximum Power Dissipation | 600mW |
| Pin Configuration | GND, Trigger, Output, Reset, Control Voltage, Threshold, Discharge, VCC |
| Origin | Original / Authentic - Major Semiconductor Brands |
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Key Features of 555 Timer IC
- Factory-fresh stock with guaranteed electrical specifications
- Breadboard-friendly 8-pin DIP package for easy prototyping
- Tested and verified for reliable performance in all three operating modes
Perfect For
- LED Flasher / Blinker Circuit: Use astable mode with a resistor-capacitor network to create adjustable-rate blinking LEDs - a classic beginner electronics project.
- Tone Generator / Simple Alarm: Generate audible frequencies by connecting the output to a piezo buzzer or small speaker in astable mode. Adjust pitch by changing RC values.
- PWM Motor Speed Controller: Build a pulse-width modulation circuit to control DC motor speed smoothly using the 555 in astable mode with a potentiometer.
- Touch-Activated Switch: Create a touch-sensitive on/off switch using monostable mode with a high-value resistor at the trigger pin.
- Infrared (IR) Transmitter: Generate a 38kHz carrier frequency for IR remote control projects and communication systems.
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555 Timer IC (NE555P) - Precision Timer & Oscillator IC
The iconic 555 Timer IC - the world's most versatile and widely used integrated circuit for timing, pulse generation, and oscillator applications. Available at Tech Depot India, Bengaluru.
Operating Modes Explained
- Monostable Mode (One-Shot): Produces a single timed output pulse when triggered. Ideal for debouncing switches, creating precise time delays, and touch-activated circuits. Pulse duration is set by an external resistor and capacitor (T = 1.1 x R x C).
- Astable Mode (Free-Running Oscillator): Generates a continuous square wave output without any external trigger. Perfect for LED flashers, tone generators, clock signals, and PWM applications. Frequency is determined by two resistors and a capacitor.
- Bistable Mode (Flip-Flop): Acts as a basic flip-flop with set and reset inputs. The output toggles between HIGH and LOW states based on trigger and reset pin inputs. Useful for latching circuits and digital logic applications.
Pin Configuration (8-Pin DIP)
- Pin 1 - GND: Ground connection (0V reference)
- Pin 2 - Trigger: Input that starts the timing cycle when voltage drops below 1/3 VCC
- Pin 3 - Output: Timer output pin (HIGH or LOW), capable of driving up to 200mA
- Pin 4 - Reset: Active-low reset pin; connect to VCC for normal operation
- Pin 5 - Control Voltage: Access to the internal voltage divider (2/3 VCC); typically bypassed with a 10nF capacitor to ground
- Pin 6 - Threshold: Monitors the charging capacitor; resets output when voltage exceeds 2/3 VCC
- Pin 7 - Discharge: Open-collector output used to discharge the external timing capacitor
- Pin 8 - VCC: Positive supply voltage (4.5V to 16V DC)
Frequently Asked Questions
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