555

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• Math: the number 555 (factorization, bases, etc.)

  • Prime factorization: 555 = 3 × 5 × 37
  • Binary: 555 = 1000101011₂
  • Roman numeral: DLV
  • Example bases:
    • Base 6: 555 = 2323₆
    • Base 7: 555 = 1422₇
  • Sum of digits = 15; digital root = 6

• Electronics: the 555 timer IC

  • Used in astable and monostable circuits
  • Common formulas:
    • Astable frequency: f ≈ 1.44 / ((R1 + 2R2) C)
    • Monostable duration: T ≈ 1.1 × R × C
  • Pinout (8-pin DIP): 1 GND, 2 Trigger, 3 Output, 4 Reset, 5 Control Voltage, 6 Threshold, 7 Discharge, 8 Vcc

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