NE555 Timer IC Dip 8 Package

NE555 Timer IC Dip 8 Package 

The NE555 is one of the most popular and widely used timer ICs in electronics, known for its simplicity, reliability, and versatility. In the DIP-8 (Dual In-Line Package), it is ideal for prototyping, breadboard use, educational projects, and through-hole PCB designs.

The NE555 can operate in monostable, astable, and bistable modes, making it suitable for generating accurate time delays, square waves, pulse-width modulation (PWM), and clock signals. It works over a wide supply voltage range and can source or sink relatively high output current, allowing it to directly drive LEDs, buzzers, relays (via transistor), and small loads.

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Applications

• Time delay generators
• Oscillators and clock generators
• Pulse generators and PWM circuits
• LED flashers and blinkers
• Tone generators and alarm circuits
• Motor speed and light dimmer controllers
• Educational, hobby, and general-purpose electronics projects

Features

• Type: General-purpose timer IC
• Operating modes: Monostable, Astable, Bistable
• Wide supply voltage range: 4.5V to 16V (typical)
• High output drive capability (can source or sink up to ~200mA, depending on manufacturer)
• Good temperature stability
• Simple external component requirement
• Extremely popular, proven, and reliable design
• Package: DIP-8 (Through-hole)
• Easy to use on breadboards and prototype boards

NE555 Datasheet