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555 Timer Astable Mode breadboard diagram

555 Timer Basics – Astable Mode

Scott Campbell404 min read
Learn about the 555 timer and how it works in astable mode. It’s a simple source of oscillating current that can power blinking LEDs, generate tones, and lots of other useful applications.
555 Timer Monostable - One-Shot Pulse Circuit Diagram

555 Timer Basics – Monostable Mode

Scott Campbell295 min read
Discover the basics of the 555 timer and how to set it up to operate in monostable mode, along with a sample circuit you can build yourself.
555 Timer Basics – Bistable Mode

555 Timer Basics – Bistable Mode

Scott Campbell103 min read
Learn the basics of the 555 timer and how it works in bistable mode. In bistable mode, an LED is switched on and stays on until the reset button is pressed.
What Are Comparators? - LM324

What Are Comparators?

Louvil Abasolo24 min read
Get familiar with comparators and their practical uses. Learn also how an LM324 operational amplifier IC can work as a comparator.
What are Flip Flops? - CD4013 Pin Diagram

Everything You Need to Know About Flip Flop Circuits

Louvil Abasolo16 min read
Learn why flip flop circuits are so useful in data storage, and many other electronic devices.
What is Digital Logic? - Seven Types of Logic Gates

How to Use Digital Logic in Electronic Circuits

Jenn Braza06 min read
Learn how to use digital logic in your electronics projects. Includes an in-depth look at logic gates, truth tables, combinational logic, and Karnaugh Maps.
What are Microcontrollers? - Microcontrollers

Introduction to Microcontrollers

Harry Mafukidze09 min read
Learn the basics of microcontrollers and the differences between the most popular microcontrollers used in electronic devices today!
MAX7219 LED Display Driver

How to Use LED Display Drivers

Louvil Abasolo05 min read
Learn how LED display drivers work and how to use the popular MAX7219 LED display driver to control LEDs in your own electronics projects.
IC 4007 - Counter IC

What are Electronic Counters?

Louvil Abasolo06 min read
Learn about the different types of electronic counters, how they work, and how to use them in your electronics projects.
What is a Multiplexer? - Four Input Multiplexers

A Complete Guide to Electronic Multiplexers

Jenn Braza06 min read
Get an in-depth background in multiplexers and their practical uses, applications, and implementation. Example circuit schematics are provided.
What Is a 555 Timer? - Internal Block Diagram

Introduction to the 555 Timer

Graham Lambert05 min read
Learn the basics of 555 timers, what they are used for, and how to build monostable, bistable, and astable oscillators with the 555 timer.
Logic gate

Introduction to Digital Logic Chips

Graham Lambert02 min read
Learn about the different types of digital logic and the integrated circuits that allow us to use digital logic in electronics circuits.