555

Not sure what you mean by "555." It can refer to:

• the 555 timer IC (electronics)
• math-related 555 (prime factors, properties)
• just laughter (Thai internet slang)

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555 timer basics

• Pinout (common 8-pin DIP): Vcc, GND, TRIG, THRS, DIS, OUT, CTRL, RESET.
• Common configurations:
  • Astable: no external trigger; continuously oscillates
  • Monostable: one-shot Pulse when triggered
• Key formulas (standard connections):
  • Astable: t_high = 0.693 (RA + RB) C; t_low = 0.693 RB C
    • Frequency: f = 1 / [0.693 (RA + 2RB) C] ≈ 1.44 / [(RA + 2RB) C]
  • Monostable: pulse width T = 1.1 R C (R between Vcc and DIS/THRS, C from THRS to ground)
• Quick example (astable): RA = 1 kΩ, RB = 10 kΩ, C = 100 nF
  • t_high ≈ 0.693 (1k + 10k) 100nF ≈ 7.7 ms
  • t_low ≈ 0.693 × 10k × 100nF ≈ 0.69 ms
  • f ≈ 1.44 / [(1k + 2×10k) × 100nF] ≈ 686 Hz

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