The threshold comparator inside the IC is referenced at 2/3 Vcc and the trigger comparator is referenced at 1/3 Vcc. These two comparators control the internal Flip-Flop of the circuit to give High or ...

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Drive LEDs with a 555 timer and two transistors. 555 timer IC design contest– no strings Learn more about the 555 timer IC design contest. AM radio made with a 555 timer IC When my buddy told me he ...

He died on August 8, 2012. His son, Peter, has summarized his career for us. Hans Camenzind is well known for the design of the 555 timer, but he accomplished much more in his lifetime.

Hans Camenzind, the designer of the popular 555 timer IC died this week in Silicon Valley. He was 78. My condolences to his family and friends. Hans came to the U.S. from Switzerland in 1960.

The 555 Design Contest shook a whole bunch of really creative circuits out of the trees, hence the 555-heavy content lately. While not technically part of the contest, [esalazar] wanted to know wha… ...