# [Example] Simulation of Astable Multivibrator Circuit
## Description
A simulated blinking LED circuit using an astable multivibrator a.k.a "flip-flop" as a square wave generator.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** potats0
- **Created:** 2/1/2022
- **Last Updated:** 2/1/2022
- **Visibility:** Public
## Key Components
### ? — [+5V Power/Voltage](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/plus5v-powervoltage~raj.md)
**Pins:**
- +5V
### U1 — Generic 555 Timer
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
**Pins:**
- 1 (GND)
- 2 (TRIG)
- 3 (OUT)
- 4 (RESET)
- 5 (CONT)
- 6 (THRES)
- 7 (DISCH)
- 8 (Vcc)
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/potats0/example-simulation-of-astable-multivibrator-circuit~31](https://www.flux.ai/potats0/example-simulation-of-astable-multivibrator-circuit~31).*
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