555 timer

introduction

555 timer is a highly stable device for generating

accurate time delay or oscillation.

It can be used with supply voltage

in the range of +5v to +18v and can
drive load upto 20mA.
 Pin diagram
Ground:it is connected to the ground
terminal of the dc voltage source,
voltages of the entire circuit are
measured with respect to this terminal.
trigger input: if the input<1/3Vs than
at that condition output is high.
Output: output of timer and the load is
connected to this pin.
Reset input: internal condition of the
flipflop this pin reset the output of the
flip-flop.
Supply: this voltage must be pure
ripple free DC voltage which is
obtained by connecting a positive
regulated power supply.
 Discharge:when the timer output is low this pin is connected to 0v.
Threshold input:the pin is attached to the first comparator at the non-
inverting input terminal.
Control input:an external voltage applied to this terminal changes the
threshold as well as trigger voltage.
 Modes of operation
Ic 555 timer can be classified into two main categories:
1. Monostable multivibrator:producing a single pulse
when triggered.
2. A stable multivibrator:producing a square wave.
Monostable mutivibrator
Astable multivibrator