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IC 555 Timer Connected as Astable Multivibrator

 Objective:
To study the application of IC 555 timer connected as astable multivibrator.

 Apparatus Required:

Components Required Specification Quantity

Resistors R1=1K; R2=47K [¼ watt 2


,5%]

Capacitors C1=10uF, C2=0.01uF 2

LED[with current limiting 5 mm 1


resistor e.g. 1k]

Battery 9v DC 1

555 timer IC NE555 1

8 pins IC base Dual in line 1

Wires 7/36 flexible wire 1 gauge

IC Vero Board KS212 1

 Theory:

 Definition:
An astable multivibrator is a type of electronic circuit that does not have a
stable state. Unlike a monostable multivibrator, which has one stable state
and one triggered unstable state, an astable multivibrator continuously
oscillates between two unstable states without external triggering.
 Features:
 It is also known as a free-running multivibrator.
 It has no stable state, hence the name astable.
 It produces a continuous series of pulses with a predetermined frequency
and duty cycle.
 It requires two identical transistors two capacitors, and a few resistors.
 Pin Diagram Of 555 IC:

 Application of 555 IC :
The 555 timer IC is a versatile and widely used integrated circuit with numerous
applications. Here are some of its most common applications:
o Flashing lights (LEDs, lamps)
o Pulse generation
o Timers
o Debouncing switches (eliminating switch bounce), etc.

 Circuit Diagram:
 Operation:

The 555 timer can act like a free-running oscillator (astable multivibrator) using external
resistors (R1, R2) and a capacitor (C1).

● Capacitor charges through R1, raising voltage on a pin (6) that controls the
output.
● When the voltage on pin 6 hits a high threshold (2/3 VCC), the output flips
low.
● The capacitor then discharges through R2, lowering the voltage on pin 6.
● When the voltage on pin 6 dips below a low threshold (1/3 VCC), the output
flips back to high.

This cycle of charging and discharging creates a continuous square wave output at a
frequency set by R1, R2, and C. Higher resistance or lower capacitance leads to a
slower blinking rate.

 Total time(t) =0.693(R1+2R2) *C

 f osc =1.45/(R1+2R2) *C

 Observation:
 Total time (t) = 0.693(R1+2R2) *C1
= 0.693*(1000+ 94000)*10*10^-6
= 0.65835 s.

 And the output frequency (f) = 1/0.65835 Hz.


= 1.52 Hz.

 Conclusion:

In conclusion, this lab successfully demonstrated the construction and operation of an


astable multivibrator using a 555 timer IC. The circuit generated a continuous square
wave output with a controllable frequency determined by the external resistor and
capacitor values. We observed the expected waveforms on the oscilloscope and
verified the functionality of the astable multivibrator.

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