MitchElectronics
555 Monostable
£5.99
20 items in stock
555 monostable electronics kit with a potentiometer for variable frequency, LE D for indication, and external contact pads for use in other circuits. RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and perfect for beginners!
- Product Code
- 555MONOSTABLE
- Manufacturer
- MitchElectronics
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 555MONOSTABLE
- Category
- Blue Kits
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
RoHS: YesREACH: YesCE: YesUKCA: Yes
Overview
Product Description
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. But what makes the 555 timer so useful? Why is this tiny little 8 pin device still be mass produced despite being over 40 years old? In this kit you will be making a 555 monostable circuit which is one of the most common uses for this chip.
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Product Specifications
- Assembly
- Kit form
- Prebuilt
No
- Battery Type
- 9V PP3
- PCB Dimensions
- 35mm x 29mm
- Mounting Holes
No
- Output Current
- up to 150mA
- Output Voltage
- 0V to VIN
- Battery Powered
Yes
- Component Count
- 12
- Battery Included
No
- Operating Voltage
- 5V to 16V
- Operating Frequency
- 0.01s to 1.1s
In the box
Included With This Product
| Name | Quantity | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 8 DIP Socket | 1 | IC1 |
| 555 IC | 1 | IC1 |
| 100nF Capacitor | 1 | C2 |
| 10uF Capacitor | 1 | C1 |
| 1K Resistor | 3 | R1, R2, R3 |
| Tactile Switch | 1 | SW1 |
| 100K Potentiometer | 1 | RV1 |
| 3mm Red LED | 1 | D1 |
| PP3 Connector | 1 | VCC, GND |
| 555 Monostable PCB | 1 | — |
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Applications
- The 555 monostable circuit is an ideal project for use in the classroom thanks to its simple construction, high-quality PCB, and can be built in under an hour. The kit can be used to demonstrate how to construct electronic circuits, proper soldering techniques, learn about the 555 timer IC, and how to configure the 555 to work as a monostable. The 555 Monostable kit can also be used in conjunction with design and technology courses as the potentiometer is supplied with a nut which makes this project mountable to a plinth. This kit can also be used as either a standalone product or as a module to a larger system such as a water tank filler, one-shot control signal, automatic light for outside, and as a reset signal for digital electronic systems. If a blinking circuit is required the 555 Astable kit makes a good alternative as the astable always switches between two states.
- Education and training – Useful for teaching 555 timer operation, monostable timing and one-shot pulses, while providing practical experience with through-hole soldering, component identification and PCB assembly.
- Project integration – Suitable for projects such as One Shot Controller, Alarm Armer, Signal Capture, and other designs where the following function is useful: 555 monostable one-shot timer that produces a single timed output pulse when triggered
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Notes
- Electrical specifications are nominal and may vary with component tolerances, supply voltage, load and operating conditions.
- The product is supplied in kit form and requires soldering and assembly before use.
- Check component values and observe the polarity or orientation of ICs, diodes, LEDs, transistors and electrolytic capacitors before applying power.
- A 9V PP3 battery is not included.