NE555/SA555/NA555

PRECISION TIMERS

NE555/SA555/NA555

Document number: DS35112 Rev. 4 - 2

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Typical Applications Characteristics

Monostable Operation

For monostable operation, any of the ‘555 timers can be connected as shown in Figure 1. If the output is low, application of a

negative-going pulse to the trigger (TRIG) sets the internal flip-flop and drives the output high. Capacitor C is then charged

returned to a high level, the output of the threshold comparator resets the internal flip-flop, drives the output low, and

discharges C.

Fig 1. 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 10μs. Because of the threshold level and

The timing interval is, therefore, independent of the supply voltage, so long as the supply voltage is constant during the time

interval.

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

Fig. 2 Typical Monostable Waveforms

Fig. 3 Output Pulse Duration vs. Capacitance

THRES

TRIG

DISCH

RESET

CONT

GND

OUT

Output

4

7

6

2

1

3

8

5

(5V to 15V)

Input

C