NE555
NE555Precision Timers
1 Features
3 Description
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These devices are precision timing circuits capable of
producing accurate time delays or oscillation. In the
time-delay or mono-stable mode of operation, the
timed interval is controlled by a single external
resistor and capacitor network. In the a-stable mode
of operation, the frequency and duty cycle can be
controlled independently with two external resistors
and a single external capacitor.
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Timing From Microseconds to Hours
Astable or Monostable Operation
Adjustable Duty Cycle
TTL-Compatible Output Can Sink or Source
Up to 200 mA
On Products Compliant to MIL-PRF-38535,
All Parameters Are Tested Unless Otherwise
Noted. On All Other Products, Production
Processing Does Not Necessarily Include
Testing of All Parameters.
The threshold and trigger levels normally are twothirds and one-third, respectively, of VCC. These
levels can be altered by use of the control-voltage
terminal. When the trigger input falls below the trigger
level, the flip-flop is set, and the output goes high. If
the trigger input is above the trigger level and the
threshold input is above the threshold level, the flipflop is reset and the output is low. The reset (RESET)
input can override all other inputs and can be used to
initiate a new timing cycle. When RESET goes low,
the flip-flop is reset, and the output goes low. When
the output is low, a low-impedance path is provided
between discharge (DISCH) and ground.
2 Applications
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Fingerprint Biometrics
Iris Biometrics
RFID Reader
The output circuit is capable of sinking or sourcing
current up to 200 mA. Operation is specified for
supplies of 5 V to 15 V. With a 5-V supply, output
levels are compatible with TTL inputs.
4 Simplified Schematic
VCC
8
6
THRES
2
TRIG
CONT
5
Î
Î
Î
RESET
4
ÎÎ
Î
Î
ÎÎ
Î
R1
R
S
Î
Î Î
Î
Î Î
3
OUT
1
7
DISCH
1
GND
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
NA555...D OR P PACKAGE
NE555...D, P, PS, OR PW PACKAGE
SA555...D OR P PACKAGE
SE555...D, JG, OR P PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
NC
GND
NC
VCC
NC
VCC
DISCH
THRES
CONT
NC
TRIG
NC
OUT
NC
4
3 2 1 20 19
18
5
17
6
16
7
15
14
9 10 11 12 13
8
NC
DISCH
NC
THRES
NC
NC
RESET
NC
CONT
NC
GND
TRIG
OUT
RESET
SE555...FK PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
NC – No internal connection
Pin Functions
PIN
NAME
D, P, PS,
PW, JG
FK
I/O
DESCRIPTION
NO.
CONT
5
12
I/O
Controls comparator thresholds, Outputs 2/3 VCC, allows bypass capacitor
connection
DISCH
7
17
O
Open collector output to discharge timing capacitor
GND
1
2
–
Ground
1, 3, 4, 6, 8,
9, 11, 13,
14, 16, 18,
19
–
No internal connection
NC
OUT
3
7
O
High current timer output signal
RESET
4
10
I
Active low reset input forces output and discharge low.
THRES
6
15
I
End of timing input. THRES > CONT sets output low and discharge low
TRIG
2
5
I
Start of timing input. TRIG < ½ CONT sets output high and discharge open
VCC
8
20
–
Input supply voltage, 4.5 V to 16 V. (SE555 maximum is 18 V)
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
VCC
Supply voltage (2)
VI
Input voltage
IO
Output current
θJA
CONT, RESET, THRES, TRIG
Package thermal impedance (3) (4)
θJC
Package thermal impedance (5) (6)
TJ
Operating virtual junction temperature
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
MAX
UNIT
18
V
VCC
V
±225
mA
D package
97
P package
85
PS package
95
PW package
149
FK package
5.61
JG package
14.5
°C/W
°C/W
150
°C
Case temperature for 60 s
FK package
260
°C
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 in) from case for 60 s
JG package
300
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating
Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
All voltage values are with respect to GND.
Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), θJA, and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient
temperature is PD = (TJ(max) - TA) / θJA. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C can affect reliability.
The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51-7.
Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), θJC, and TC. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable case
temperature is PD = (TJ(max) - TC) / θJC. Operating at the absolute maximum TJ of 150°C can affect reliability.
The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with MIL-STD-883.
7.2 Handling Ratings
PARAMETER
Tstg
DEFINITION
Storage temperature range
MIN
MAX
UNIT
–65
150
°C
UNIT
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
VCC
Supply voltage
VI
Input voltage
IO
Output current
MIN
MAX
NA555, NE555, SA555
4.5
16
SE555
4.5
18
CONT, RESET, THRES, and TRIG
NA555
TA
Operating free-air temperature
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3
–40
V
VCC
V
±200
mA
105
NE555
0
70
SA555
–40
85
SE555
–55
125
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7.4 Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 5 V to 15 V, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
THRES voltage level
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
MIN
TYP
MAX
9.4
10
10.6
8.8
10
11.2
VCC = 5 V
2.7
3.3
4
2.4
3.3
4.2
30
250
5
5.2
1.67
1.9
VCC = 15 V
TRIG voltage level
VCC = 5 V
RESET voltage level
RESET current
4.8
TA = –55°C to 125°C
3
1.45
5.6
1.1
1.67
2.2
0.5
2
0.3
0.7
1
nA
V
0.9
0.7
1
1.1
μA
V
RESET at VCC
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.4
RESET at 0 V
–0.4
–1
–0.4
–1.5
20
100
20
100
nA
0.15
0.4
V
9
10
11
2.6
3.3
4
0.1
0.25
0.4
0.75
2
2.5
VCC = 5 V, IO = 8 mA
VCC = 5 V
VCC = 15 V, IOL = 10 mA
VCC = 15 V, IOL = 50 mA
VCC = 15 V, IOL = 100 mA
9.6
TA = –55°C to 125°C
2.9
TA = –55°C to 125°C
VCC = 5 V, IOL = 3.5 mA
VCC = 5 V, IOL = 5 mA
Output low, No load
Supply current
Output high, No load
3.3
3.8
0.1
0.15
0.4
0.5
2
2.2
1
TA = –55°C to 125°C
2.7
V
2.5
TA = –55°C to 125°C
2.5
0.35
0.1
0.2
0.15
0.25
TA = –55°C to 125°C
0.1
0.35
0.15
0.4
0.8
13
13.3
12.75
13.3
12
12.5
3
TA = –55°C to 125°C
V
0.2
TA = –55°C to 125°C
TA = –55°C to 125°C
mA
3.8
TA = –55°C to 125°C
VCC = 15 V, IOH = –200 mA
VCC = 5 V, IOH = –100 mA
10.4
10.4
2.9
VCC = 5 V, IOL = 8 mA
VCC = 15 V, IOH = –100 mA
10
9.6
VCC = 15 V, IOL = 200 mA
(1)
0.5
TA = –55°C to 125°C
VCC = 15 V
High-level output voltage
250
5
V
1.9
0.3
CONT voltage
(open circuit)
Low-level output voltage
30
4.5
6
TA = –55°C to 125°C
TRIG at 0 V
DISCH switch off-state
current
DISCH switch on-state
voltage
UNIT
VCC = 15 V
THRES current (1)
TRIG current
NA555
NE555
SA555
SE555
12.5
3.3
2.75
V
3.3
2
VCC = 15 V
10
12
10
VCC = 5 V
3
5
3
15
6
VCC = 15 V
9
10
9
13
VCC = 5 V
2
4
2
5
mA
This parameter influences the maximum value of the timing resistors RA and RB in the circuit of Figure 12. For example,
when VCC = 5 V, the maximum value is R = RA + RB ≉ 3.4 MΩ, and for VCC = 15 V, the maximum value is 10 MΩ.
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7.5 Operating Characteristics
VCC = 5 V to 15 V, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
MIN
Initial error of timing
interval (2)
Temperature coefficient of
timing interval
Each timer, monostable (3)
Each timer, astable
TA = 25°C
(5)
Each timer, monostable (3)
TYP
MAX
0.5
1.5 (4)
1.5
TA = MIN to MAX
Each timer, astable (5)
(3)
Supply-voltage sensitivity of Each timer, monostable
(5)
timing interval
Each timer, astable
NA555
NE555
SA555
SE555
TEST
CONDITIONS (1)
30
0.05
TYP
MAX
1
3
2.25
100 (4)
90
TA = 25°C
MIN
UNIT
50
ppm/
°C
150
0.2 (4)
0.15
0.1
%
0.5
0.3
%/V
Output-pulse rise time
CL = 15 pF,
TA = 25°C
100
200 (4)
100
300
ns
Output-pulse fall time
CL = 15 pF,
TA = 25°C
100
200 (4)
100
300
ns
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
For conditions shown as MIN or MAX, use the appropriate value specified under recommended operating conditions.
Timing interval error is defined as the difference between the measured value and the average value of a random sample from each
process run.
Values specified are for a device in a monostable circuit similar to Figure 9, with the following component values: RA = 2 kΩ to 100 kΩ,
C = 0.1 μF.
On products compliant to MIL-PRF-38535, this parameter is not production tested.
Values specified are for a device in an astable circuit similar to Figure 12, with the following component values: RA = 1 kΩ to 100 kΩ,
C = 0.1 μF.
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7.6 Typical Characteristics
Data for temperatures below –40°C and above 105°C are applicable for SE555 circuits only.
10
7
VCC = 5 V
4
2
VOL − Low-Level Output Voltage − V
VOL − Low-Level Output Voltage − V
10
7
TA = −55°C
1
0.7
TA = 25°C
0.4
TA = 125°C
0.2
0.1
0.07
0.04
VCC = 10 V
4
2
TA = 25°C
1
0.7
TA= −55°C
0.4
TA = 125°C
0.2
0.1
0.07
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.01
1
2
4
7
10
20
40
1
70 100
Figure 1. Low-Level Output Voltage
vs Low-Level Output Current
7
10
20
40
70 100
Figure 2. Low-Level Output Voltage
vs Low-Level Output Current
TA = −55°C
VCC = 15 V
1.8
4
TA = −55°C
( VCC − VOH) − Voltage Drop − V
VOL − Low-Level Output Voltage − V
4
2.0
10
7
2
1
0.7
0.4
TA = 25°C
0.2
TA = 125°C
0.1
0.07
0.04
0.02
1.6
TA = 25°C
1.4
1.2
TA = 125°C
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.01
1
2
4
7
10
20
40
0
70 100
VCC = 5 V to 15 V
1
2
4
7 10
20
40
70 100
IOH − High-Level Output Current − mA
IOL − Low-Level Output Current − mA
Figure 3. Low-Level Output Voltage
vs Low-Level Output Current
Figure 4. Drop Between Supply Voltage and Output
vs High-Level Output Current
Pulse Duration Relative to Value at VCC = 10 V
10
Output Low,
No Load
9
8
I CC − Supply Current − mA
2
IOL − Low-Level Output Current − mA
IOL − Low-Level Output Current − mA
TA = 25°C
7
6
5
TA = −55°C
4
TA = 125°C
3
2
1
1.015
1.010
1.005
1
0.995
0.990
8
0.985
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
0
15
5
10
15
20
VCC − Supply Voltage − V
VCC − Supply Voltage − V
Figure 5. Supply Current
vs Supply Voltage
Figure 6. Normalized Output Pulse Duration
(Monostable Operation)
vs Supply Voltage
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
Data for temperatures below –40°C and above 105°C are applicable for SE555 circuits only.
1000
VCC = 10 V
900
TA = 125°C
1.010
t PD – Propagation Delay Time – ns
Pulse Duration Relative to Value at TA = 25 C
1.015
1.005
1
0.995
0.990
8
800
700
TA = 70°C
600
500
TA = 25°C
400
300
T A = 0° C
200
TA = –55°C
100
0.985
−75
8
−50
−25
0
25
50
75
0
100 125
0
TA − Free-Air Temperature − °C
Figure 7. Normalized Output Pulse Duration
(Monostable Operation)
vs
Free-Air Temperature
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0.05 0.1 0.15
0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Lowest Level of Trigger Pulse – ×VCC
0.4
Figure 8. Propagation Delay Time
vs
Lowest Voltage Level of Trigger Pulse
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The xx555 timer is a popular and easy to use for general purpose timing applications from 10 µs to hours or from
< 1mHz to 100 kHz. In the time-delay or mono-stable mode of operation, the timed interval is controlled by a
single external resistor and capacitor network. In the a-stable mode of operation, the frequency and duty cycle
can be controlled independently with two external resistors and a single external capacitor. Maximum output sink
and discharge sink current is greater for higher VCC and less for lower VCC.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
VCC
8
6
THRES
2
TRIG
CONT
5
Î
Î
Î Î
Î
Î
Î
Î Î
RESET
4
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
R1
R
3
OUT
1
S
7
DISCH
1
GND
A.
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
B.
RESET can override TRIG, which can override THRES.
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 Mono-stable Operation
For mono-stable operation, any of these timers can be connected as shown in Figure 9. If the output is low,
application of a negative-going pulse to the trigger (TRIG) sets the flip-flop (Q goes low), drives the output high,
and turns off Q1. Capacitor C then is charged through RA until the voltage across the capacitor reaches the
threshold voltage of the threshold (THRES) input. If TRIG has returned to a high level, the output of the threshold
comparator resets the flip-flop (Q goes high), drives the output low, and discharges C through Q1.
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Feature Description (continued)
VCC
(5 V to 15 V)
RA
Î
Î
Î
4
7
6
Input
2
5
8
CONT
VCC
RL
RESET
DISCH
OUT
3
Output
THRES
TRIG
GND
1
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
Figure 9. Circuit for Monostable Operation
Monostable operation is initiated when TRIG voltage falls below the trigger threshold. Once initiated, the
sequence ends only if TRIG is high for at least 10 µs before the end of the timing interval. When the trigger is
grounded, the comparator storage time can be as long as 10 µs, which limits the minimum monostable pulse
width to 10 µs. Because of the threshold level and saturation voltage of Q1, the output pulse duration is
approximately tw = 1.1RAC. Figure 11 is a plot of the time constant for various values of RA and C. The threshold
levels and charge rates both are directly proportional to the supply voltage, VCC. The timing interval is, therefore,
independent of the supply voltage, so long as the supply voltage is constant during the time interval.
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Applying a negative-going trigger pulse simultaneously to RESET and TRIG during the timing interval discharges
C and reinitiates the cycle, commencing on the positive edge of the reset pulse. The output is held low as long
as the reset pulse is low. To prevent false triggering, when RESET is not used, it should be connected to VCC.
10
RA = 10 MΩ
1
tw − Output Pulse Duration − s
Voltage − 2 V/div
RA = 9.1 kΩ
CL = 0.01 µF
RL = 1 kΩ
See Figure 9
Input Voltage
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10−1
10−2
10−3
RA = 100 kΩ
RA = 10 kΩ
10−4
RA = 1 kΩ
10−5
0.001
Capacitor Voltage
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
C − Capacitance − µF
Time − 0.1 ms/div
Figure 10. Typical Monostable Waveforms
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RA = 1 MΩ
Figure 11. Output Pulse Duration vs Capacitance
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Feature Description (continued)
8.3.2 A-stable Operation
As shown in Figure 12, adding a second resistor, RB, to the circuit of Figure 9 and connecting the trigger input to
the threshold input causes the timer to self-trigger and run as a multi-vibrator. The capacitor C charges through
RA and RB and then discharges through RB only. Therefore, the duty cycle is controlled by the values of RA and
RB.
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This astable connection results in capacitor C charging and discharging between the threshold-voltage level (≈
0.67 × VCC) and the trigger-voltage level (≈ 0.33 × VCC). As in the mono-stable circuit, charge and discharge
times (and, therefore, the frequency and duty cycle) are independent of the supply voltage.
VCC
(5 V to 15 V)
Î
Î
Î
0.01 µF
Open
(see Note A) 5
8
VCC
CONT
4
7
RB
6
2
RL
RESET
DISCH
3
OUT
Output
THRES
t
H
TRIG
tL
GND
C
RL = 1 kW
See Figure 12
Voltage − 1 V/div
RA
RA = 5 kW
RB = 3 kW
C = 0.15 µF
Output Voltage
1
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
NOTE A: Decoupling CONT voltage to ground with a capacitor can
improve operation. This should be evaluated for individual
applications.
Figure 12. Circuit for Astable Operation
Capacitor Voltage
Time − 0.5 ms/div
Figure 13. Typical Astable Waveforms
Figure 12 shows typical waveforms generated during astable operation. The output high-level duration tH and
low-level duration tL can be calculated as follows:
tH = 0.693 (R A + RB )C
(1)
tL = 0.693 (RB )C
(2)
Other useful relationships are shown below:
period = tH + tL = 0.693 (R A + 2RB )C
(3)
1.44
frequency »
(R A +2RB )C
(4)
tL
RB
Output driver duty cycle =
=
tH + tL R A + 2RB
(5)
Output waveform duty cycle =
Low-to-high ratio =
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tH
RB
= 1tH + tL
R A + 2RB
(6)
tL
RB
=
tH R A + RB
(7)
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Feature Description (continued)
100 k
RA + 2 RB = 1 kΩ
f − Free-Running Frequency − Hz
RA + 2 RB = 10 kΩ
10 k
RA + 2 RB = 100 kΩ
1k
100
10
1
RA + 2 RB = 1 MΩ
RA + 2 RB = 10 MΩ
0.1
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
C − Capacitance − µF
Figure 14. Free-Running Frequency
8.3.3 Frequency Divider
By adjusting the length of the timing cycle, the basic circuit of Figure 9 can be made to operate as a frequency
divider. Figure 15 shows a divide-by-three circuit that makes use of the fact that re-triggering cannot occur during
the timing cycle.
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Voltage − 2 V/div
VCC = 5 V
RA = 1250 Ω
C = 0.02 µF
See Figure 9
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Capacitor Voltage
Time − 0.1 ms/div
Figure 15. Divide-by-Three Circuit Waveforms
8.4 Device Functional Modes
Table 1. Function Table
(1)
RESET
TRIGGER VOLTAGE (1)
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (1)
OUTPUT
DISCHARGE SWITCH
Low
Irrelevant
Irrelevant
Low
On
High
1/3 VCC
>2/3 VCC
Low
On
High
>1/3 VCC
[maximum normal input high time]. RL improves VOH, but it is not required for
TTL compatibility.
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Typical Applications (continued)
9.2.1.3 Application Curves
Voltage − 2 V/div
VCC = 5 V
RA = 1 kΩ
C = 0.1 µF
See Figure 15
Input Voltage
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Output Voltage
Capacitor Voltage
Time − 0.1 ms/div
Figure 17. Completed Timing Waveforms for Missing-Pulse Detector
9.2.2 Pulse-Width Modulation
The operation of the timer can be modified by modulating the internal threshold and trigger voltages, which is
accomplished by applying an external voltage (or current) to CONT. Figure 18 shows a circuit for pulse-width
modulation. A continuous input pulse train triggers the monostable circuit, and a control signal modulates the
threshold voltage. Figure 19 shows the resulting output pulse-width modulation. While a sine-wave modulation
signal is shown, any wave shape could be used.
VCC (5 V to 15 V)
4
RESET
Clock
Input
2
RL
8
VCC
OUT
TRIG
RA
3
Output
7
DISCH
Modulation
5
Input
(see Note A)
CONT
THRES
6
GND
C
1
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
NOTE A: The modulating signal can be direct or capacitively coupled
to CONT. For direct coupling, the effects of modulation source
voltage and impedance on the bias of the timer should be
considered.
Figure 18. Circuit for Pulse-Width Modulation
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Typical Applications (continued)
9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
Clock input must have VOL and VOH levels that are less than and greater than 1/3 VCC. Modulation input can
vary from ground to VCC. The application must be tolerant of a nonlinear transfer function; the relationship
between modulation input and pulse width is not linear because the capacitor charge is based RC on an negative
exponential curve.
9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
Choose RA and C so that RA × C = 1/4 [clock input period]. RL improves VOH, but it is not required for TTL
compatibility.
9.2.2.3 Application Curves
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Voltage − 2 V/div
Modulation Input Voltage
Clock Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Capacitor Voltage
Time − 0.5 ms/div
Figure 19. Pulse-Width-Modulation Waveforms
9.2.3 Pulse-Position Modulation
As shown in Figure 20, any of these timers can be used as a pulse-position modulator. This application
modulates the threshold voltage and, thereby, the time delay, of a free-running oscillator. Figure 21 shows a
triangular-wave modulation signal for such a circuit; however, any wave shape could be used.
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VCC (5 V to 15 V)
4
8
RESET
2
VCC
OUT
RA
3
Output
TRIG
DISCH
Modulation
Input 5
(see Note A)
RL
CONT
THRES
7
6
RB
GND
C
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
NOTE A: The modulating signal can be direct or capacitively coupled
to CONT. For direct coupling, the effects of modulation
source voltage and impedance on the bias of the timer
should be considered.
Figure 20. Circuit for Pulse-Position Modulation
9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
Both DC and AC coupled modulation input will change the upper and lower voltage thresholds for the timing
capacitor. Both frequency and duty cycle will vary with the modulation voltage.
9.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
The nominal output frequency and duty cycle can be determined using formulas in A-stable Operation section. RL
improves VOH, but it is not required for TTL compatibility.
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Voltage − 2 V/div
RA = 3 kΩ
RB = 500 Ω
RL = 1 kΩ
See Figure 20
Modulation Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Capacitor Voltage
Time − 0.1 ms/div
Figure 21. Pulse-Position-Modulation Waveforms
9.2.4 Sequential Timer
Many applications, such as computers, require signals for initializing conditions during start-up. Other
applications, such as test equipment, require activation of test signals in sequence. These timing circuits can be
connected to provide such sequential control. The timers can be used in various combinations of astable or
monostable circuit connections, with or without modulation, for extremely flexible waveform control. Figure 22
shows a sequencer circuit with possible applications in many systems, and Figure 23 shows the output
waveforms.
VCC
4
RESET
2
TRIG
S
8
VCC
3
OUT
DISCH
5
0.01
µF
CONT
7
4
RESET
RA 33 kΩ
2
0.001
µF
CA = 10 µF
RA = 100 kΩ
RB
CONT
0.01
µF
Output A
THRES
GND
1
CB
CB = 4.7 µF
RB = 100 kΩ
4
RESET
33 kΩ
2
0.001
µF
DISCH 7
5
6
THRES
GND
1
CA
TRIG
8
VCC
3
OUT
DISCH
5
6
0.01
µF
Output B
TRIG
8
VCC
3
OUT
CONT
THRES
GND
1
CC
CC = 14.7 µF
RC = 100 kΩ
RC
7
6
Output C
Pin numbers shown are for the D, JG, P, PS, and PW packages.
NOTE A: S closes momentarily at t = 0.
Figure 22. Sequential Timer Circuit
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9.2.4.1 Design Requirements
The sequential timer application chains together multiple mono-stable timers. The joining components are the 33kΩ resistors and 0.001-µF capacitors. The output high to low edge passes a 10-µs start pulse to the next
monostable.
9.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
The timing resistors and capacitors can be chosen using this formula. tw = 1.1 × R × C.
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See Figure 22
Voltage − 5 V/div
Output A
twA
twA = 1.1 RACA
twB
Output B
twB = 1.1 RBCB
Output C
twC
twC = 1.1 RCCC
t=0
t − Time − 1 s/div
Figure 23. Sequential Timer Waveforms
10 Power Supply Recommendations
The devices are designed to operate from an input voltage supply range between 4.5 V and 16 V. (18 V for
SE555). A bypass capacitor is highly recommended from VCC to ground pin; ceramic 0.1 µF capacitor is
sufficient.
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