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The 555 Timer

The 555 monolithic timing circuits is a highly stable


device that can act either as a time delay generator
(Monostable/one T shot), a Pulse-Width-Modulator (PWM), a
RC Oscillator, or a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO).

In the time delay mode of operation, the time is precisely


controlled by one external resistor and one external
capacitor.

For a stable operation as an oscillator, the free running


frequency and the duty cycle are both accurately controlled
with two external resistors and one external capacitor.

The circuit may be triggered and reset on falling


waveforms (trigger, Reset), and the output can source or
sink up to 200mA.

1
555 Pinout
1. Ground. Connect this to ground. Remember to connect
all grounds in a circuit together.
2. Trigger. A short low (less than 1/3 Vcc) pulse on the
trigger starts the timer. By connecting this to ground we
"turn on" the 555 timer.
3. Output. During a timing interval, the output stays at
+VCC. Can source up to 200ma.
4. Reset. Forces pin 3 low if pulled to ground.
5. Control. Can be used to adjust threshold trigger voltage.
Not used in our applications. Connect to ground with a
.01uF cap to eliminate supply noise from Vcc.
6. Threshold. When threshold crosses above 2/3 Vcc
timing interval ends.
7. Discharge. Connects to ground when output goes low.
Controls timing.
8. Vcc. Power supply. Typical range 4.5v to 16v.

2
555 Monostable mode.

1. Does nothing until a low pulse is applied to trigger


(pin2). Low pulse is usually provided by connecting to
ground via a switch or transistor.
2. Output goes high for duration set by R1C time constant
(the output pulse width cab be determined by the
following equation).

tW  1 .1 R 1C
3. R1 should be between (10kΩ) and (14MΩ).
4. Timing cap. C should be between (100pF) and (1000µF).
5. R2 pulls trigger high to prevent false triggering.
6. Uses - One shot timers, switch debouncing.
Trigger
(Pin 2)

Output tW
(Pin 3)

Capacitor
(Pin 6)

3
555 Astable mode
1. No stable state. Output jumps between Vcc and Ground.
2. Output is a square wave with a mark period and a space
period. OUTPUT
PIN 3

tH tL
PIN 6
2
Vcc
3

1
Vcc
3

4
3. Frequency is set by R1, R2 and C

t H  0 . 693 ( R 1  R 2 ) C

t L  0 . 693 R 2 C
T  t H  t L  0.693( R1  2 R 2 )C
1 1 . 44
f  
T ( R 1  R 2 )C

tH tH R  R2
Duty Cycle    1
T tH  tL R1  2 R 2

4. Uses - flashing light, tone, pulse width modulation

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