Question
Download Solution PDFThe 555 timer can be used in which of the following configurations?
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IPRC (ISRO) Technician B (Electronics) 2018 Official Paper (Held on 22 April 2018)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : astable, monostable and bistable
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Download Solution PDF555 timer has 2 modes
1. Monostable multivibrator
The applications of monostable multivibrator include:
- Pulse width Modulator
- Linear Ramp generator
- frequency divider
- pulse stretcher
2. Astable multivibrator
- Square Wave Generator
- voltage-controlled oscillator
- FSK generator
- free running oscillator
Additional Information
555 Timer:
- Pin 5 of 555 Timer is the control pin.
- This makes the oscillator cycle more consistent.
- This pin can also be used to change the internal voltage reference to allow modifying the oscillator frequency or duty cycle.
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