The 555 Timer IC
Learning Objective
I can explain how the 555 timer integrated circuit works.
Practice Questions
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1. Imagine the 555 timer is like a tiny robot with different jobs. What are the three main things this robot can do, according to the video?
2. If you wanted to use the 555 timer to create a simple alarm that makes a sound at regular intervals, which mode would be most suitable: monostable, astable, or bistable? Explain why.
3. Explain what happens when the trigger pin on the 555 timer receives a signal in monostable mode.
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