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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
IC 555 is an astable oscillator | IC 555 is an astable multivibrator (oscillator). | ||
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. | 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. |
Revision as of 11:11, 3 August 2024
Introduction
IC 555 is an astable multivibrator (oscillator).
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:

and the internal circuit looks like below:
References
https://www.homemade-circuits.com/how-to-use-ic-555-for-generating-pwm/