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Ic Tester

This document describes an IC tester circuit that can test timer IC 555 and op-amp IC 741. The circuit uses a 555 timer astable multivibrator to generate a 2 Hz signal to blink LEDs if the ICs are functioning properly. A DPDT switch is used to test the ICs in inverting or non-inverting modes, and a 7-segment display provides a digital readout to indicate passing tests. The circuit requires only a few inexpensive components and is useful for hobbyists, students, and factories to test these common ICs.

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Ic Tester

This document describes an IC tester circuit that can test timer IC 555 and op-amp IC 741. The circuit uses a 555 timer astable multivibrator to generate a 2 Hz signal to blink LEDs if the ICs are functioning properly. A DPDT switch is used to test the ICs in inverting or non-inverting modes, and a 7-segment display provides a digital readout to indicate passing tests. The circuit requires only a few inexpensive components and is useful for hobbyists, students, and factories to test these common ICs.

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IC Tester for Timer 555 and Opamp 741

Although ICs 741 and timer 555 are rare and expensive these ICs are
frequently used ICs even by an average hobbyist and electronics
students. They are very versatile and damage resistant too. Therefore
we have designed the IC tester for timer IC 555 And Op-Amp IC 741

The tester described here test both the ICs [Timer 555 and Op-Amp 741]
instantly. The circuit here uses only a few resistors, switches, sockets
and capacitors which cost around $3 including the PCB and the 7segment display. The tester we design is equally useful for a factory and
the student of electronics.

Circuit

Form the circuit diagram it is clear that the heart of this tester is the
astable multi vibrator formed around 1C 555 which is approximately 2

Hz frequency. So, the output LED D1 (connected through link a and b


snow in the circuit) blinks at a rate of 2 Hz if the IC 555 inserted in the
socket works well.This output at pin 3 of IC 555 is also given through a
DPDT (Double Pole Double Throw switch) to the pins2 and pin3 of IC
741 op-amp. The switch S2 selects the inverting or non-inverting input of
the IC 741 . In this way the LED D2 ( connected through link c and d
snow in the circuit) also blinks at of 2Hz rate if the IC 741 inserted is OK.
If S2 selects inverting mode, then D1 and D2 blink alternately and if S2
selects non-inverting mode then D1 and D2 blink simultaneously. You
may use 3V to 12V DC supply voltage safely. However, 9V DC is
recommended.
As an interesting feature which gives a digital display without any
confusion, you may use a common anode seven segment display. With
op-amp IC 741 in inverting mode, the display shows 7 and 5 alternately.
In the non-inverting mode it shows 9 and 0 alternately.
Common Anode display Configuration for connecting Display with circuit
( Please connect the A , C and B or D to the corresponding point in the
circuit.:

PART LIST

Semiconductors
555 Timer
741 Op-Amp
5mm LEDs [Light Emitting Diode]
FND507/LT542 Common Anode Display
Resistors (all 0.25 watt 5% carbon)
R1
12 kilohm
R2
68 kilohm
R3,R4
10 kilohm
R5 TO R12
1 kilohm
Capacitors
C1
5F, 16V electrolytic
C2
47F, 10V electrolytic
Miscellaneous
S1
On/Off toggle Switch
S2
DPDT miniature switch for mounting on PCB
BATT
9-Volt, battery
IC socket, PCB, connecting wires, enclosure,
OTHRES
hardware etc
IC1
IC2
D1,D2
DIS1

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