555 Timer
555 Timer
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Application of IC 555- Timer IC
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555 Timer
Introduction:
The 555 Timer is one of the most popular and versatile
integrated circuits ever produced!
“Signetics” Corporation first introduced this device as the
SE/NE 555 in early 1970.
It is a combination of digital and analog circuits.
It is known as the “time machine” as it performs a wide
variety of timing tasks.
Applications for the 555 Timer include:
• Ramp and Square wave generator
• Frequency dividers
• Voltage-controlled oscillators
• Pulse generators and LED flashers 7
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555 timer- Pin Description
Pin Name Purpose
1 GND Ground, low level (0 V)
2 TRIG OUT rises, and interval starts, when this input falls below 1/3 VCC.
5 CTRL "Control" access to the internal voltage divider (by default, 2/3 VCC).
6 THR The interval ends when the voltage at THR is greater than at CTRL.
S
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Q
Trigger
Discharge
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Inside the 555 Timer
Operation:
• The voltage divider has three equal 5K resistors. It
divides the input voltage (Vcc) into three equal
parts.
• The two comparators are op-amps that compare
the voltages at their inputs and saturate depending
upon which is greater.
• The Threshold Comparator saturates when the voltage
at the Threshold pin (pin 6) is greater than (2/3)Vcc.
• The Trigger Comparator saturates when the voltage at
the Trigger pin (pin 2) is less than (1/3)Vcc
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Inside the 555 Timer
• The flip-flop is a bi-stable device. It generates two
values, a “high” value equal to Vcc and a “low” value
equal to 0V.
• When the Threshold comparator saturates, the flip flop is
Reset (R) and it outputs a low signal at pin 3.
• When the Trigger comparator saturates, the flip flop is Set
(S) and it outputs a high signal at pin 3.
• The transistor is being used as a switch, it connects
pin 7 (discharge) to ground when it is closed.
• When Q is low, Q bar is high. This closes the transistor
switch and attaches pin 7 to ground.
• When Q is high, Q bar is low. This open the switch and
pin 7 is no longer grounded
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Uses of 555 timer
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555 Timer operating modes
• The 555 has three operating modes:
1. Monostable Multivibrator
2. Astable Multivibrator
3. Bistable Multivibratior
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555 Timer as Monostable Multivibrator
Description:
➢ In the standby state, FF holds
transistor Q1 ON, thus
clamping the external timing
capacitor C to ground. The
output remains at ground
potential. i.e. Low.
➢ As the trigger passes through VCC/3, the FF is set, i.e. Q bar=0, then
the transistor Q1 OFF and the short circuit across the timing
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capacitor C is released. As Q bar is low , output goes HIGH.
555 Timer as Monostable Multivibrator
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Uses of the Monostable Multivibrator
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Monostable Multivibrator
Problem:
In the monostable multivibrator of fig, R=100kΩ
and the time delay T=100ms. Calculate the value of C ?
Solution:
T=1.1RC
−3
T 100 x10
C = = −3
= 0.9 F
1.1R 1.1x100 x10
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Applications in Monostable Mode
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1.Missing Pulse Detector
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2.Linear Ramp Generator
Capacitor voltage
at pin 6
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Linear Ramp Generator- Description
Analysis:
Applying KVL around base-emitter loop of Q3
R1
V − V = I R = ( I + I ) R = ( I + I ) R = (1 + ) I R = I R I R = i R
R1 + R2
CC BE E E C B E B B E B E B E C E E
( I C = i )
Q3 − ( + ) − ( + )
i R E = R1V CC V BE R1 R2 i = R1V CC V BE R1 R2
i Ic R1 + R2 RE ( R1 + R2)
Voltage Capacitor,
1t 1 t R1V CC − V BE ( R1 + R2) 1 − ( + )
vc = C idt = C { }dt = { R1V CC V BE R1 R2 }t
0 0 RE ( R1 + R2) C RE ( R1 + R2)
When v becomes 23 V at T,
c CC
2
2 R1V CC − V BE ( R1 + R2) T V CC CR E ( R1 + R2)
V = T = 3
CR E ( R1 + R2) R1V CC − V BE ( R1 + R2)
CC
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3.Frequency Divider
Description:
A continuously triggered
monostable circuit when triggered by a
square wave generator can be used as a
frequency divider, if the timing interval is
adjusted to be longer than the period of the
triggering square wave input signal.
The monostable multivibrator will
be triggered by the first negative going edge
of the square wave input but the output will
Fig: Diagram of Frequency Divider remain HIGH(because of greater timing
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Pulse Width Modulation- Description
The charging time of capacitor is entirely depend upon 2Vcc/3.
When capacitor voltage just reaches about 2Vcc/3 output of the timer
is coming from HIGH to Low level.
We can control this charging time of the capacitor by adding
continuously varying signal at the pin-5 of the 555 timer which is
denoted as control voltage point. Now each time the capacitor voltage
is compared control voltage according to the o/p pulse width change.
So o/p pulse width is changing according to the signal applied to
control voltage point. So the output is pulse width modulated form.
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Pulse Width Modulation
Practical Representation
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Astable Multi Vibrator
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Astable Multivibrator
R1
VA
A1 A1
V1 Vo
R2
V2 A2 A2
VC VT
R3
Q1
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Astable Multivibrator- Description
➢ Connect external timing capacitor between trigger point
(pin 2) and Ground.
➢ Split external timing resistor R into RA & RB, and connect
their junction to discharge terminal (pin 7).
➢ Remove trigger input, monostable is converted to Astable
multivibrator.
➢ This circuit has no stable state. The circuits changes its
state alternately. Hence the operation is also called free
running oscillator.
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Astable 555 Timer Block Diagram Contents
• Resistive voltage divider (equal resistors) sets threshold
voltages for comparators
V1 = VTH = 2/3 VCC V2 = VTL = 1/3 VCC
• Two Voltage Comparators
- For A1, if V+ > VTH then R =HIGH
- For A2, if V- < VTL then S = HIGH
• RS FF
- If S = HIGH, then FF is SET, Q = LOW, Q1 OFF, VOUT = HIGH
- If R = HIGH, then FF is RESET, Q= HIGH, Q1 ON, VOUT = LOW
RA RB
VC(t)
VCC
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Operation of a 555 Astable
Continued……
2) Once VC VTH
a) R=HIGH, S=LOW, Q = HIGH ,Q1 ON, VOUT = 0
b) Capacitor is now discharging through RB and Q1 to
ground.
c) Meanwhile at FF, R=LOW & S=LOW since
VC < VTH.
RB
VC(t)
Q1
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Operation of a 555 Astable
Continued…..
3) Once VC < VTL
a) R=LOW, S=HIGH, Q = LOW , Q1 OFF, VOUT = VCC
b) Capacitor is now charging through RA & RB again.
RA RB
VC(t)
VCC
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Timing Diagram of a 555 Astable
VC(t) 1 2 3
VTH
VTL
t
VOUT (t) TL TH
t
t = 0 t = 0'
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Astable Multivibrator- Analysis
The capacitor voltage for a low pass RC circuit subjected to a step input of Vcc volts is
given by, −t
v = V (1 − e )
c CC
RC
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The time t1 taken by the circuit to change from 0 to 2Vcc/3 is, =
V C 3 V CC
2V CC − t1
= V CC (1 − e RC ) t1 = 1.09 RC
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The time t2 to charge from 0 to vcc/3 is V = 3V
C CC
V = −t 2
CC
V (1 −
CCe ) t = 0.405 RC
RC
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3
So the time to change from Vcc/3 to 2Vcc/3 is, t HIGH = t1 − t 2 = 1.09 RC − 0.405RC = 0.69 RC
So, for the given circuit, t HIGH = 0.69( R A + R B )C …… Charging time
The output is low while the capacitor discharges from 2Vcc/3 to Vcc/3 and the
voltage across the capacitor is given by, V 2 −t
CC
= V CC e RC
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Astable Multivibrator- Analysis
After solving, we get, t=0.69RC
For the given circuit, = 0.69 R B C …… Discharging time
t LOW
Both RA and RB are in the charge path, but only RB is in the discharge path.
The total time period,
T = t HIGH + t LOW = 0.69 ( R A+ R B )C + 0.69 R B C
1 1 1.45
Frequency, f = = = …….1.45 is Error Constant
T 0.69 ( R A+ 2 R B )C ( R A+ 2 R B )C
Duty Cycle,
0.69 ( R A+ R B )C ( + RB)
% D = t HIGH X 100 = X 100 = R A X 100
T 0.69 ( R A+ 2 R B )C ( R A+ 2 RB )
0.69 R B C
% D = t LOW X 100 = X 100 = RB X 100
T 0.69 ( R A+ 2 R B )C ( R A+ 2 RB )
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Behavior of the Astable Multivibrator
The astable multivibrator is simply an oscillator. The
astable multivibrator generates a continuous stream of
rectangular off-on pulses that switch between two
voltage levels.
The frequency of the pulses and their duty cycle are
dependent upon the RC network values.
The capacitor C charges through the series resistors RA
and RB with a time constant (RA + RB)C.
The capacitor discharges through RB with a time
constant of RBC
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Uses of the Astable Multivibrator
• Flashing LED’s
• Pulse Width Modulation PWM
• Pulse Position Modulation PPM
• Periodic Timers
• Uses include Blinking LEDs,
pulse generation,
Logic clocks,
Security alarms and so on.
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C.R.O. Output 66
Less than 50% Duty Cycle
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Applications in Astable Mode
1.Square Generator
2.FSK Generator
3.Pulse Position Modulator
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1.Square Generator
( R1+ R )
3
10µF DutyCycle = 2
X 100 = 50%
( R1+ 2 R ) 2
Here R1 = 0
C1
Fig: Square Wave Generator
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2. FSK Generator
Description:
➢ In digital data communication,
binary code is transmitted by
shifting a carrier frequency
between two preset
frequencies. This type of
Fig: FSK Generator
transmission is called Frequency
Shift Keying (FSK) technique.
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FSK Generator
➢ A 555 timer is astable mode can be used to generate FSK signal.
➢ When input digital data is HIGH, T 1 is OFF & 555 timer works as
normal astable multivibrator.
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2. Pulse Position Modulator
Description:
➢ The pulse position modulator can be
constructed by applying a modulating
signal to pin 5 of a 555 timer connected
for astable operation.
➢ The output pulse position varies with
Fig (a): Pulse position Modulator
the modulating signal, since the
threshold voltage and hence the time
delay is varied.
➢ The output waveform that the
frequency is varying leading to pulse
Fig (b): Output Wave Form of PPM 76
position modulation.
Astable Multivibrator
Problem:
In the astable multivibrator of fig, RA=2.2KΩ, RB=3.9K Ω and C=0.1µF. Determine
the positive pulse width tH, negative pulse width tLow, and free-running frequency fo.
Solution:
t HIGH
= 0.69( +
R A RB )C = 0.69( 2.2 K + 3.9 K )( 0.1 X 10
−6
) = 0.421ms
t LOW
= 0.69 R B C = 0.69(3.9 K)(0.1X 10−6) = 0.269ms
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fo= = =?
T ( R A+ 2 R B )C Duty Cycle,
( + RB) 2.2 K + 3.9
% D = t HIGH X 100 = R A X 100 = X 100 = ?
T ( R A+ 2 RB ) 2.2 K + 2 X 3.9 K
3.9
% D = t LOW X 100 = RB X 100 = X 100 = ?
T ( R A+ 2 RB ) 2.2 K + 2 X 3.9 K
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Example: Design a 555 Oscillator to produce an approximate
square-wave at 40 KHz. Let C > 470 pF.
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Features of IC 555 Timer
4. The NE 555( signetics ) can operate with a supply
voltage in the range of 4.5v to 18v and output currents of
200mA.
5. It has a very high temperature stability, as it is
designed to operate in the temperature range of -55⁰c to
125oc.
6. Its output is compatible with TTL, CMOS and Op-
Amp circuits.
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Extra
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PHASE-LOCKED LOOPS- Introduction
The phase-locked loop is a negative feedback system in
which the frequency of an internal oscillator (vco) is
matched to the frequency of an external waveform with
some Pre-defined phase difference.
Vi(t) PHASE
Vp(t) LOW PASS AMPLIFIER
COMPARATOR FILTER (A)
(PC) (LPF)
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PLL CAPTURE RANGE
CAPTURE RANGE:
• Capture range is defined as the band of frequencies in the vicinity
of fo where the pll can establish or acquire lock with an input range
(also called the acquisition range).
• Capture range is a function of the BW of the lpf ( lpf BW capture
range).
• Capture range is between 1.1 and 1.7 times the natural frequency
of the vco.
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PLL LOCK/CAPTURE RANGE
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PLL OPERATION-Putting All Together
f
Ko =
v
f
Vd Ko =
Kd = Vout
e f
Vd = Kd e Vout = Kf KaVd OPEN-LOOP GAIN: Vout =
Vout
KL = Kd Kf Ka Ko Ko
Vd Vd =
e = f = Vout Ko
Kd Kf Ka
f = fin − fn 99
PLL OPERATION
Kf Ka
Kd
Ko
Vd m ax = e m ax Kd = Kd HOLD-IN RANGE
2
f max = Kd Kf Ka Ko = KL
2 2
Lock Range = 2f max = KL 100
PLL 565 Pin Configuration
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PLL- Example
Problem:
fn = 200 kHz, fi = 210 kHz, Kd = 0.2 V/rad, Kf = 1, Ka = 5, Ko = 20 kHz/V
Solution:
PLL OPEN-LOOP GAIN:
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PLL-Example
PHASE DETECTOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE:
Vout .5
Vd = = = .1 V
Kf Ka 1(5)
STATIC PHASE ERROR:
Vd .1 V
e = = = .5 rad = 28 .65
Kd .2 V / rad
HOLD-IN RANGE:
f m ax = KL = 31.4 kHz
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LOCK RANGE:
Lock Range = 2f max = 62.8 kHz
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Salient Features of 565 PLL
1. Operating frequency range =0.01Hz to 500KHz
2. Operating voltage range = ±6v to ± 12v
3. Input level required for tracking:
10mv rms min to 3v peak to peak max
4. Input impedance = 10kΩ typically.
5. Output sink current : 1mA typically.
6. Output source current: 10mA typically
7. Drift in VCO Centre frequency: 300 PPM/ ⁰c
8. Drift in VCO Centre frequency with supply voltage: 1.5
percent/Vmax
9. Triangle wave amplitude: 2.4 Vpp at ± 6v supply voltage.
10. Square wave amplitude: 5.4 Vpp at ± 6v supply voltage.
11. Bandwidth adjustment range: < ± 1 to ± 60%
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PLL APPLICATIONS
• Analog and digital modulation
• Am modulation / demodulation
• Fm modulation / demodulation
• Frequency synthesis
• Frequency generation
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PLL APPLICATIONS
1.FM Demodulator:
2.FM Modulator:
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Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
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VCO Analysis
Contd….. 110
VCO Analysis
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Features of VCO
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Applications of VCO
The various applications of VCO are:
1. Frequency Modulation.
2. Signal Generation (Triangular or Square Wave)
3. Function Generation.
4. Frequency Shift Keying i.e. FSK demodulator.
5. In frequency multipliers.
6. Tone Generation.
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VCO
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VCO
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Safdar
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