Understanding the 555 Timer Chip Functionality

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What is the purpose of the three 5k resistors in the 555 timer IC?

They are used to give the chip its name

In which mode of operation does the 555 timer IC produce a single pulse in response to a trigger input?

Monostable mode

How many transistors are present in the circuit of the 555 timer IC?

20

What is the main function of the bistable mode of the 555 timer IC?

<p>Have two stable states</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component in the 555 timer IC helps in producing intermittent motion by switching a motor on and off at regular intervals?

<p>Transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic gives the monostable mode of the 555 timer IC its name?

<p>'One stable state'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 555 timer IC?

<p>Timing, pulse generation, and oscillator applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what mode can the 555 timer IC act as an oscillator?

<p>Astable mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many timing circuits can derivatives of the 555 timer IC provide in one package?

<p>Four timing circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of operation for the 555 timer IC is also known as the 'one-shot' mode?

<p>Monostable mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 555 timer IC serve as when used in a flip-flop element?

<p>Flip-flop itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following parts of the 555 timer IC determines the overall functionality of the IC?

<p>Functional block diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which package type is commonly known as 'Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier'?

<p>PLCC</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which package type is associated with 'Flatpack, early metal/ceramic case with flat leads'?

<p>CFP</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IC package type is characterized by 'Dual Flat Pack, No Lead'?

<p>PQFN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'OPGA' stand for in the context of IC packaging?

<p>Organic Pin Grid Array</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of IC package is known as 'Heat-sink very-thin quad flat-pack no-leads'?

<p>HVQFN</p> Signup and view all the answers

'SOT' is an abbreviation used for which type of IC package?

<p>Small Outline Transistor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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