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IC 555 is an astable oscillator (vibrator).  
IC 555 is an astable oscillator (vibrator).  


Frequency:  
Frequency: The ON time is defined by the time taken to its capacitor to charge to 1/e level through pin7 resistor, and the OFF time is the discharging time of the capacitor through pin7.


== Theory ==
== Theory ==

Revision as of 11:11, 3 August 2024

Introduction

IC 555 is an astable oscillator (vibrator).

Frequency: The ON time is defined by the time taken to its capacitor to charge to 1/e level through pin7 resistor, and the OFF time is the discharging time of the capacitor through pin7.

Theory

Method 1

Method 2: with diodes

555 internal design and theory

For more details, see this:


IC 555

and the internal circuit looks like below:

References

https://www.homemade-circuits.com/how-to-use-ic-555-for-generating-pwm/