LAB 10

Monostable & Astable Mode of 555 Timer

Objective Generate the different timing circuits using monostable and astable mode of 555 timer. Components Required 555 Timer IC, Resistors and Capacitors (values depends on designing), push button, LEDs, 0.01 F Capacitor, power supply, Breadboard, connecting wires. Theory The 555 timer is a very popular and versatile integrated circuit that includes 23 transistors, 2 diodes and 16 resisters on in an 8-pin DIP (Dual In-line Package).It can be connected as a one shot or an astable oscillator. The pin connection of the package is

It has two modes of operation 1. Monostable Mode 2. Astable Mode 555 timer in monostable mode A monostable timer has one stable state and one unstable state. Normally it is in its stable state but can be switched to the unstable state by applying a trigger pulse (as shown in the figure). It stays in its unstable state for a period of time before returning to its stable state.

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Using the information from the graph and taking the components accordingly, design the above circuit on breadboard. When the push button is pressed and released, the LED will glow up to a time depending on the values of external components. Once triggered, the circuit cannot be re-triggered to extend the HIGH period. This HIGH period of the pulse is given by a simple relationship: THIGH = 1.1*R*C

555 timer in astable mode An astable timer has no stable state (hence its name "astable" meaning "not stable"). Its output switches from one state to the other automatically. The rate at which it switches is determined by the circuit components. It generates a continuous stream of pulses usually in the form of a square wave. It is also known as an oscillator or pulse generator.

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Using the information from the graph and taking the components accordingly, design the above circuit on breadboard. After completing the circuit, also observe the waveform on the oscilloscope. You will notice that T HIGH >TLOW. The formulae related to astable mode of 555 are: THIGH = 0.693*(Ra+Rb)*C TLOW = 0.693*Rb*C Time Period = T = THIGH + TLOW Duty Cycle = THIGH/( THIGH + TLOW) Frequency = F = 1/T

Observations
555 timer in monostable mode R = _________ C = _________ F THIGH = _________sec.

555 timer in astable mode Ra = __________ Rb = __________ C = __________F THIGH = ____________sec. TLOW = ____________sec. Time Period = T = ____________sec. Duty Cycle = ____________ Frequency = F = ____________Hz. Data Sheet:www.datasheet4u.com/html/5/5/5/555_Philips.pdf.html

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