555

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• Pure math (number theory): prime factorization, divisors, sums of divisors, and base conversions

  • 555 = 3 × 5 × 37
  • Number of divisors: 8
  • Sum of divisors: 912
  • Binary: 1000101011₂
  • Hex: 0x22B
  • Quick practice: verify the divisor count and sum using the formula: (p1^2−1)/(p1−1) × (p2^2−1)/(p2−1) × (p3^2−1)/(p3−1)

• Electronics (555 timer IC): basics of astable/monostable operation, timing formulas

  • Astable: t_high = 0.693 (R_A + R_B) C, t_low = 0.693 R_B C, f ≈ 1.44 / ((R_A + 2R_B) C)
  • Monostable: t = 1.1 R C
  • Quick problem: compute f for given RA, RB, C, or compute t for a monostable setup

• Other (base conversions, year codes, etc.)

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