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NE555

555 Timer IC
555 Timer IC

Comprehensive Guide to 555 Timer with Pinout, Specs, and Operating Modes

The 555 timer is one of the most versatile and widely used integrated circuits (ICs) in electronics. Since its invention in the 1970s, has stood the test of time due to its reliability, simplicity, and multifaceted applications.
NE555 Vs LM555
NE555 Vs LM555

LM555 Vs NE555

The alphabet prefixes in front of the part numbers of ICs are often taken for granted, since all they do is represent the manufacturer of the IC (although not in all cases) – but this is not always so.