MitchElectronics 555 Astable Kit

MitchElectronics
Order Code:

70-0051

Brand: MitchElectronics MPN: 555ASTABLE

Discontinued


A kit of parts to make an astable circuit using a 555 timer IC.

The circuit is known as an 'astable' circuit because it is not stable in any state (either on or off). This makes it ideal for applications like flashing a warning light by continually switching it on and off.

The 555 timer is arguably the most famous integrated circuit ever invented. Created by Hans Camenzind in 1971 for Signetics (now NXP), the 555 timer is still widely used and in production. These devices are so common that over 1 billion are made each year.


  • Frequency range: approx. 0.5Hz to 100Hz
  • Component count: 10
  • Includes high quality printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Downloadable Electronics Construction Manual includes sections on how to solder and how to identify and mount all types of components on to the printed circuit board
  • Downloadable instructions include information specific to this kit including circuit diagrams, schematic diagrams and explanations, 'how it works' circuit descriptions as well as component identification and constructional notes
  • Requires 1x PP3, 9V battery, not included

Supplied as a kit of parts for assembly. Soldering is required.


Type Astable project
Soldering Required Yes
Power 9V

Questions

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 70-0051
Q. Could you attach a 12v DC motor to the led positive and negative terminals instead of the LED?
A. Hi Jack, thank you for your question. This would possibly not work very well; the LED circuit will have a resistor limiting the voltage output so a 12V motor would not likely work very well here. The full data sheet and circuit diagram can be found here.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 70-0051
Q. 1) What goes into the out hole? 2) will the circuit oscillate the voltage for the LED by sending low and high signals
A. Hello Jack Many thanks for your mail. The output will be a square wave signal 0.5Hz to 100Hz depending on the setting of the potentiometer. You could connect an oscilloscope to see the waveform. If you connected an LED it would flash on during the positive cycle of the waveform and off during the negative cycle.
Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 70-0051
Q. what is the frequency range of the MitchElectronics 555 Astable
A. Hi Andy, thank you for your question. The supplier has stated the frequency range is approximately 0.5Hz to 100Hz.

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