Week #14: (12/4-8) 555 Timer

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Week #14: (12/4-8) 555 Timer

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This week we'll discuss operation of the 555 Timer IC chip. As you're recall, your first lab of the semester used the 555. You will have the opportunity to use it again in the EET-250 Control System Theory Class.

For now, we'll review the Wisc-Online resources:

Internal Elements of a 555 Timer You will see how the 555 uses many of the topics presented throughout our coursework this semester. You should FULLY UNDERSTAND the operation of each section of the 555.

The 555 Astable Multi-Vibrator (aka "Pulse Wave")

Duty Cycle of the 555 Astable Multi-Vibrator

The 555 Monostable Multi-Vibrator (aka "One-Shot")

555 Timer Equations, Calculator and Tutorial from AllAboutCircuits.com.
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