555 Type, Timer/Oscillator (Single) IC 100kHz 8-PDIP
NE555 DIP-8 through hole
The NE555P is a classic and widely used precision timer IC manufactured by companies like Texas Instruments and others. It belongs to the popular 555 timer family and is designed for generating accurate time delays, oscillations, and pulse signals.
The “P” variant refers to the PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package), making it ideal for through-hole mounting, breadboarding, and prototyping.
Internally, the NE555P consists of:
Two comparators
A flip-flop
A discharge transistor
A voltage divider network
These blocks allow flexible configuration for timing and waveform generation.
Key Features
Timing & Operation Modes
Monostable mode (one-shot pulse generation)
Astable mode (continuous oscillator)
Bistable mode (flip-flop operation)
Electrical Characteristics
Supply voltage range: 4.5V to 16V
Output can source or sink up to 200 mA
Adjustable duty cycle
Performance
High timing accuracy and stability
Timing range from microseconds to hours (depends on external R and C)
Temperature-stable operation
Package & Usability
8-pin DIP (through-hole) package
Easy to use for:
Breadboards
DIY electronics
Educational projects
Common Applications
LED flashers and blinkers
Pulse generation
Time delay circuits
PWM control (e.g., dimming LEDs, motor speed control)
Tone/sound generation
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