555

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• 555 timer IC (electronics)

  • Pinout (8-pin): 1 Trigger, 2 Output, 3 Control, 4 Reset, 5 Threshold, 6 Discharge, 7 Vcc, 8 Ground (note: verify package; some pin numbers vary).
  • Modes:
    • Astable: free-running oscillator. Key formula: f ≈ 1.44 / [(R1 + 2R2) C], with t_high ≈ 0.693 (R1 + R2) C and t_low ≈ 0.693 R2 C.
    • Monostable: one-shot. Pulse width t ≈ 1.1 R C (R and C are the timing resistor and capacitor).
    • Bistable: flip-flop operation (toggles with triggers).
  • Quick tips: use a clean trigger, beware noise on Trigger/Control (pin 5), and add decoupling capacitor near Vcc.
  • Quick practice: given R1, R2, C, compute f, t_high, t_low for astable; or given R and C, compute pulse width for monostable.

• Mathematics/Number 555

  • 555 = 3 × 5 × 37; it's a composite, not prime.
  • Palindromic in base 10; digits sum to 15 (divisible by 3 and 5).
  • In Roman numerals: DLV.

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