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Why use 555?

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  • 03-05-2015 6:03pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Need some help for an assignment:

    I have 2 diagrams of circuits that both light an LED for a period of time, based on the values of the resistor and capacitor. One has a 555 timer, the other doesn't.

    Which circuit is better, and why?

    Thanks!


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,211 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    pinkbear wrote: »
    Hi,
    Need some help for an assignment:

    I have 2 diagrams of circuits that both light an LED for a period of time, based on the values of the resistor and capacitor. One has a 555 timer, the other doesn't.

    Which circuit is better, and why?

    Thanks!

    Ask your lecturer


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