

This mode is also used to generate clock pulse signals for digital IC’s. This wave is usually used to turn ON and OFF a load at specific intervals like, blinking a LED. In this mode a square wave is produced at the output pin. It has dual comparators and flip-flop which will make this IC operated in three different modes such as Astable, Monostable and Bistable(Schimitt) Mode.

There are three resistors of value 5K, which gives this IC it’s iconic name “555 Timer”. They are very simple to understand if we take a look at the components present inside as shown below They can adopt itself into various applications due to its different operating modes. Note: The above values are mentioned for PDIP package, Complete Technical Details can be found in the 555 Timer datasheet given at the end of this page.ĥ55 Timer IC is the most commonly used ICs for timing and Pulse generation applications. Available in 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, and VSSOP packages.Operating Temperature is 70 degree Celsius.Trigger Voltage is 1.67 when operating at +5V.

