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What is the purpose of the three 5k resistors in the 555 timer IC?
What is the purpose of the three 5k resistors in the 555 timer IC?
- They control the timing of the 555 timer IC in bistable mode
- They are used for voltage regulation
- They are used to give the chip its name (correct)
- They are part of the functional block diagram
In which mode of operation does the 555 timer IC produce a single pulse in response to a trigger input?
In which mode of operation does the 555 timer IC produce a single pulse in response to a trigger input?
- Astable mode
- Schmitt trigger mode
- Bistable mode
- Monostable mode (correct)
How many transistors are present in the circuit of the 555 timer IC?
How many transistors are present in the circuit of the 555 timer IC?
- 25
- 15
- 20 (correct)
- 30
What is the main function of the bistable mode of the 555 timer IC?
What is the main function of the bistable mode of the 555 timer IC?
Which component in the 555 timer IC helps in producing intermittent motion by switching a motor on and off at regular intervals?
Which component in the 555 timer IC helps in producing intermittent motion by switching a motor on and off at regular intervals?
What characteristic gives the monostable mode of the 555 timer IC its name?
What characteristic gives the monostable mode of the 555 timer IC its name?
What is the primary function of the 555 timer IC?
What is the primary function of the 555 timer IC?
In what mode can the 555 timer IC act as an oscillator?
In what mode can the 555 timer IC act as an oscillator?
How many timing circuits can derivatives of the 555 timer IC provide in one package?
How many timing circuits can derivatives of the 555 timer IC provide in one package?
Which mode of operation for the 555 timer IC is also known as the 'one-shot' mode?
Which mode of operation for the 555 timer IC is also known as the 'one-shot' mode?
What does the 555 timer IC serve as when used in a flip-flop element?
What does the 555 timer IC serve as when used in a flip-flop element?
Which of the following parts of the 555 timer IC determines the overall functionality of the IC?
Which of the following parts of the 555 timer IC determines the overall functionality of the IC?
Which package type is commonly known as 'Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier'?
Which package type is commonly known as 'Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier'?
Which package type is associated with 'Flatpack, early metal/ceramic case with flat leads'?
Which package type is associated with 'Flatpack, early metal/ceramic case with flat leads'?
Which IC package type is characterized by 'Dual Flat Pack, No Lead'?
Which IC package type is characterized by 'Dual Flat Pack, No Lead'?
What does the abbreviation 'OPGA' stand for in the context of IC packaging?
What does the abbreviation 'OPGA' stand for in the context of IC packaging?
Which type of IC package is known as 'Heat-sink very-thin quad flat-pack no-leads'?
Which type of IC package is known as 'Heat-sink very-thin quad flat-pack no-leads'?
'SOT' is an abbreviation used for which type of IC package?
'SOT' is an abbreviation used for which type of IC package?
