555 Timer

555 Timer

This is a common 555 timer/oscillator from TI. A classic for all of those first year circuits projects where you need to blink an LED, generate tone, and thousands of other great beginning projects. Google around for a huge list of resources and example projects.

Features:

4.5V to 16V supply

8-pin DIP package

Timing from microseconds to hours

Astable or monostable operation

Adjustable duty cycle

TTL compatible output

Sink or source up to 200mA

Documents: Datasheet