
Description:
The NE555 Precision Timer IC is one of the most popular and versatile ICs ever made, used in millions of devices worldwide. It supports monostable, astable, and bistable configurations, enabling precise timing, oscillation, clock pulse generation, and signal control for a wide range of electronics applications.
Perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensor circuits, LED flashers, buzzers, alarms, robotics, automation systems, and educational electronics, the NE555 delivers rock-solid performance with microsecond accuracy.
Whether you're prototyping in Delhi NCR, building a school project in Mumbai, or designing a robotics module in Bangalore, this IC is a must-have component for every Indian maker and engineer.
Specifications:
| Model | NE555 / LM555 compatible |
| Package Type | DIP-8 |
| Operating Voltage | 4.5V–16V |
| Output Current | Up to 200mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Timing Range | Microseconds to hours |
| Frequency | Up to 500 kHz |
| Trigger Voltage | 1/3 VCC |
| Threshold Voltage | 2/3 VCC |
| Duty Cycle | Adjustable |
| Output Type | Digital (High/Low) |
| Applications | Oscillators, pulse circuits, timers, alarms, flashers |
Features:
- ⏱️ Precision Timing Output
Accurately generates time delays ranging from microseconds to hours. - 🔄 Supports Three Modes
- Astable – Square wave / oscillator
- Monostable – One-shot pulse
- Bistable – Flip-flop toggle
- ⚡ Wide Operating Voltage (4.5V – 16V)
Compatible with Arduino (5V), battery packs, and regulated power supplies. - 🔧 High Output Current (200mA Max)
Directly drives LEDs, buzzers, relays (with transistor), and small loads. - 🧠 Beginner Friendly + Highly Reliable
Perfect for students, hobbyists, and electronics industries across India. - 🛠️ DIP-8 Package
Easy to use on breadboards and PCBs. - ⭐ Works Everywhere in India
Stable performance even under typical Indian voltage fluctuations.
Applications & Use Cases:
- ✅ LED flashers & blinkers
- ✅ Relay control circuits
- ✅ Oscillator & clock generation
- ✅ Tone generation for buzzers
- ✅ Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) projects
- ✅ Timer delay circuits
- ✅ Motor control timing
- ✅ Monostable trigger circuits
- ✅ Square wave generators
- ✅ Robotics control timing
- ✅ School & engineering electronics experiments
- ✅ IoT sensor timing modules
Package Included:
- 1 x NE555 Timer IC