The 555 timer is used as a timer, pulse generator and oscillator, etc. The 555 timer has 3
modes, namely, monostable, astable and bistable modes. Each have different usage and effects
on the 555 timer. Here in this example, we will use the 555 timer in astable mode making use
of it as an oscillator.
Here is a given pin layout of the 555 Timer:
This also has a standard circuit as shown below:
The resistances can be assumed. After having an assumed
value for the resistors, the value
for the capacitance can be computed using the given formula:
for the capacitance can be computed using the given formula:
where:
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f = frequency
of the oscillation
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C = is the capacitance in Farad
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R = Resistance in ohms
Using the computed and assumed values, we can now
construct a 555 timer circuit. To
realize the resulting oscillation, we will connect a LED to the output. This will make the LED
blink slowly or fast depending on frequency of the oscillation. Higher frequencies will tend to
make the LED blink at a very fast rate that it will appear as though it did not turn off at all.
realize the resulting oscillation, we will connect a LED to the output. This will make the LED
blink slowly or fast depending on frequency of the oscillation. Higher frequencies will tend to
make the LED blink at a very fast rate that it will appear as though it did not turn off at all.
As for our final output, here is what we have: