555

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• 555 timer IC (electronics): quick primer plus formulas for astable/monostable modes

  • Pinout: 1 GND, 2 TRIG, 3 OUT, 4 RESET, 5 CTRL, 6 THR, 7 DIS, 8 VCC
  • Astable: f ≈ 1.44 / [(R_A + 2 R_B) C], t_high ≈ 0.693 (R_A + R_B) C, t_low ≈ 0.693 R_B C
  • Monostable: t ≈ 1.1 R C
  • Useful notes: discharge via transistor at pin 7, output can source/sink, typical supply 5–15 V
  • Want a quick worked example or practice problems?

• The number 555 in math

  • 555 is 3 × 5 × 37; divisors; odd composite; divisible by 3 and 5; digit sum 15
  • Could ask about prime factorization, divisors, or modular arithmetic

• 555 in Roman numerals

  • 555 = DLV (500 + 50 + 5)

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