The 555 timer IC has been around now for quite some time and the list of potential uses for this device appears to be endless. This article contains a few examples of circuits that you might ...

In this project, I'll make a small circuit capable of controlling a servo, it is a servo tester made out of a 555 timer IC.

The 555 adjustable timer circuit starts timing when switched on. The green LED lights to show that timing is in progress. When the time period is over the green LED turns OFF, the red LED turns ON and ...

Today we are going to create a strobe light for the tips of the wings of an rc airplane using a 555 timer (NE 555 or lm 555 ...

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The 555 timer is a versatile integrated circuit (IC) that can control timing in electronic circuits. It's one of the most widely used ICs due to its reliability and flexibility.

Hans went on to found several companies like InterDesign and Array Design where he continued to design circuits. In the mean time, the 555 became the base IC for many designs in the 1970s and 1980s.