NE556 Overview
Both the 556 and 556-1 Dual Monolithic timing circuits are highly stable controllers capable of producing accurate time delays or oscillation. The 556 and 556-1 are a dual 555. Timing is provided by an external resistor and capacitor for each timing function.
NE556 Key Features
- Turn-off time less than 2µs (556-1)
- Maximum operating frequency >500kHz (556-1)
- Timing from microseconds to hours
- Replaces two 555 timers
- Operates in both astable and monostable modes
- High output current
- Adjustable duty cycle
- TTL patible
- Temperature stability of 0.005%/°C
- SE556-1 pliant to MIL-STD or JAN
