Product Summary

The NE556 is a dual monolithic timing circuit. It is a highly stable controller capable of producing accurate time delays or oscillation. In the time delay mode of operation, the time is precisely controlled by one external resistor and capacitor. For a stable operation as an oscillator, the free running frequency and the duty cycle are both accurately controlled with two external resistors and one capacitor. The NE556 may be triggered and reset on falling waveforms, and the output structure can source or sink up to 200mA.

Parametrics

NE556 absolute maximum ratings: (1)Vcc, Supply Voltage: 18 V; (2)Toper, Operating Free Air Temperature Range for: 0 to 70℃; (3)Tj, Junction Temperature: 150℃; (4)Tstg, Storage Temperature Range: –65 to 150℃.

Features

NE556 features: (1)low turn off time; (2)maximum operating frequency greater than 500kHz; (3)timing from microseconds to hours; (4)operates in both astable and monostable modes; (5)high output current can source or sink 200mA; (6)adjustable duty cycle; (7)TTL compatible; (8)temperature stability of 0.005% per ℃.

Diagrams

NE556 block diagram

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NE556
NE556

Fairchild Semiconductor

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NE5560
NE5560

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NE5561
NE5561

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NE556-1
NE556-1

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NE5562
NE5562

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NE5565
NE5565

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NE5568
NE5568

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NE556D
NE556D

Texas Instruments

Timers & Support Products Dual Precision

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0-1: $0.34
1-25: $0.24
25-100: $0.21
100-250: $0.18