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# 555 Timer

**Brand:** SparkFun

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/555-timer-024cd303-d09f-44c7-9c39-3f13c9855c17

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.23
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 44 units
- **Supplier (SparkFun):** 333 units
- **SKU:** SF-COM-16473

## Description

The classic 555 timer/oscillator IC from Texas Instruments — one of the most versatile and widely used integrated circuits in electronics. With just a few external resistors and capacitors, it can generate timing delays from microseconds to hours, produce square wave oscillations, and drive LEDs, buzzers, or relays directly from its output. Key Features Wide Supply Range – 4.5V to 16V operation Astable & Monostable Modes – Oscillator or one-shot pulse operation Adjustable Duty Cycle – Control on/off timing with external components 200mA Output – Source or sink current, TTL compatible Timing Range – Microseconds to hours 8-Pin DIP Package – Breadboard and perfboard friendly Specifications Supply Voltage: 4.5–16V Output Current: 200mA source/sink Max Frequency: 100kHz Package: PDIP-8 Manufacturer: Texas Instruments Ideal For LED blinker and flasher circuits Tone and sound generation PWM and motor speed control Timing delays and pulse generation First-year electronics and STEM projects Package Contents 1× 555 Timer IC (PDIP-8) Resources NE555 Datasheet (PDF)

**Product Type:** physical

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