Sparkfun 555 Timer

Description

• Sparkfun 555 Timer
• Offers timing from microseconds to hours
• Provides astable or monostable operation
• Features adjustable duty cycle
• TTL-Compatible output can sink or source up to 200 mA

The Sparkfun 555 Timer is a common 555 timer/oscillator from Texas Instruments. A classic for all of those first-year circuits projects where you need to blink an LED, generate tone, and thousands of other great beginning projects. Google around for a huge list of resources and example projects.

This timer can be used for several applications as Fingerprint- and Iris-Biometrics or an RFID-Reader.

View moreWhat’s Included

• 1 x Sparkfun 555 Timer

Links

PDF File

• Sparkfun 555 Timer – Datasheet

Specifications

• 4.5 to 16 V supply
• 8-pin DIP package
• Timing from microseconds to hours
• Astable or monostable operation
• Adjustable duty cycle
• TTL compatible output
• Sink or source up to 200 mA