What is the most popular IC used in timing circuits?

What is the most popular IC used in timing circuits? Correct Answer 555

555 timer is one of the most popular IC used in timing circuits.

It is an integrated circuit used in a variety of timer, pulse generation, and oscillator applications.

The Pin configuration of IC-555 is as shown:

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  • 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.

 

It has three operating modes:

Astable Mode: In this mode, the 555 IC can be used as an oscillator, pulse generator, logic clocks, etc.

Monostable mode: In this mode, the 555 functions as a ‘one-shot’ pulse generator and finds use in frequency divider, timers, pulse detection, touch switches.

Bistable mode: In this mode, the 555 IC can be operated as a flip-flop, latches.

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