NE555 versus TLC555 ??

Hi,

I have a circuit that calls for TLC555 and I have about a zillion
NE555.

Why couldn't I use the NE in place of the CMOS version?

Thanks

Dave

 

You can use them! Why not?

The differences are:

1) they probably don't have 'rail-to-rail' outputs
2) they use about 100 times as much power
3) they require lots more current to trigger
4) they have a slightly lower Vmax
5) NE555 will drive more current on the output

Regards,
Bob Monsen

 

I don't know why? Maybe you need lower voltage rating
part? supply (I) lower? Closer to the rails, higher freq maybe? If
those aren't a problem then use
the NE version.



http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"

 

On Aug 4, 6:00 am, (Bob Masta) wrote:

Thanks Bob and everyone else who replied. OK, so no breaking news here
about me being a newbie. <grin> I didn't think the circuit would have
much bearing on the case other than lower power needed by the CMOS
version.

I didn't bother with a link to the circuit since low power is not an
issue with my application.

However I do need an operating frequency of 5KHz and 1-uS pulse width
at the lowest setting.

Here's the schematic...
http://www.discovercircuits.com/DJ-Circuits/simplepwm2.htm

Thanks

Dave

 

You can get around the limited output voltage swing by adding a 1k resistor
from pin 3 to +5V. Also, the supply voltage needs to be bypassed near the
IC with a small 100nF or so capacitor in addition to the 100 uF shown. And
a similar bypass capacitor from pin 5 to GND is recommended for control
voltage stability, and you can add a resistor to GND to lower the threshold
and trigger to work better with the reduced output swing.

An even better circuit for motor control is the H-bridge, an example of
which is referenced in a link on the website you listed:
http://library.solarbotics.net/circuits/driver_4varHbridge.html

I have a DC motor control demo board from Microchip that uses an H-bridge
with PWM to accomplish forward and reverse motor operation and dynamic
braking (which the 555 circuit does not have). It uses four MOSFETs and a
PIC16F684, and can even be controlled via a PC serial port and a simple
Windows GUI:
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/AppNotes/00893a.pdf
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2125&param=en026704

Good luck,

Paul

 

Thanks again to everyone who has contributed but you guys are starting
to get way out of my knowledge-depth.

I think I will order some CMOS, I only asked as I don't have any on
hand but I have plenty of NE555.

Dave

 

The NE555 should be fine to get started and learn, especially if you add
the pullup on the output. The CMOS versions are not expensive, but you'll
probably pay a lot for shipping, unless you bundle them with other items
you need. You can also try getting samples from TI, Linear, Microchip,
Maxim, or whoever has what you would like to try. You can pretend that you
are a company. Who knows, you might really get into this and start one. I
have had my own S Corporation consisting of only myself for almost 20
years.

I only suggested the Microchip parts because PICs and similar uPs are often
the best way to accomplish what was once only possible with discrete parts.
It is much more convenient to design a basic circuit (or use a pre-made
demo board), and then change frequency, pulse width, and other parameters
just by programming or by sampling the voltage on a pot. And once you learn
some basic PIC programming, it opens up a lot of opportunities.

But you do need to get a good grasp of basic fundamentals as well. And
balance the fun and the mental parts!

Paul

 

Hi Paul,

Thanks, I too have an S-Corp and a garage full of metalworking machines,
some with CNC but I am pretty much a newbie with electronics.

Over the years, I have made many kits and have programmed PCs for many
years but never quite got into the uP field.

Might be time to take a closer look. I like the idea of being able to
change frequency and duty cycle without soldering parts.

Dave
I am using an account with http://www.usenet4all.se/ to weed out the
bullshit and spam. If you are responding from within Google Groups I
will not see your reply. Try usenet4all I think you will like it. It is
Usenet the way it used to be. Yes, I am THAT old! <grin>

 

There are many points of difference between the two.
there is certasinly a chance that the NE is suitable.

some points to consider

operating voltage
output current
power consumption

Bye.
Jasen