555

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• Math facts

  • Prime factorization: 555 = 3 × 5 × 37
  • Sum of digits: 5+5+5 = 15, and 555 ÷ 15 = 37 (a Harshad number)
  • In other bases: binary 1000101011₂, hex 0x22B, base-9 676₉
  • Roman numeral: DLV

• Electronics (555 timer IC)

  • Used to generate pulses; common configurations: astable and monostable
  • Astable frequency: f ≈ 1.44 / [(R1 + 2R2) C]
  • Pulse widths: t_high = 0.693 (R1 + R2) C, t_low = 0.693 R2 C
  • Pins: 1 GND, 2 Trigger, 3 Output, 4 Reset, 5 Control, 6 Threshold, 7 Discharge, 8 Vcc

• Other basics

  • Roman numeral, simple conversions, or a quick practice problem set

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