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Rev. 1.0.0
Features
Replaces Two LM555/NE556 Timers
Operates in Both Astable And Monostable Modes
•High Output Current
TTL Compatible
Timing From Microsecond To Hours
Adjustable Duty Cycle
Temperature Stability Of 0.005% Per °C
Applications
Precision Timing
Pulse Shaping
Pulse Width Modulation
Frequency Division
Traffic Light Control
Sequential Timing
Pulse Generator
Time Delay Generator
Touch Tone Encoder
Tone Burst Generator
Description
The LM556/NE556 series dual monolithic timing circuits
are a highly stable controller capable of producing accurate
time delays or oscillation. The LM556/NE556 is a dual
LM555. Timing is provided an external resistor and capaci-
tor for each timing function. The two timers operate inde-
pendently of each other, sharing only VCC and ground. The
circuits may be triggered and reset on falling waveforms.
The output structures may sink or source 200mA.
14-DIP
1
14-SOP
1
Internal Block Diagram
LM556/NE556
Dual Timer
LM556/NE556
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25°
°°
°C)
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 16 V
Lead Temperature (soldering 10sec) TLEAD 300 °C
Power Dissipation PD600 mW
Operating Temperature Range
LM556/NE556 TOPR 0 ~ + 70 °C
Storage Temperature Range TSTG - 65 ~ + 150 °C
LM556/NE556
3
Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, VCC = 5 ~ 15V, unless otherwise specified)
Notes:
*1. Sup ply curre nt when out put is high i s typi cally 1.0mA less at VCC = 5V
*2. Tes ted at V CC = 5V and VCC = 15V
*3. This will d etermine t he maximum v alue of R A + R B for 15V operation.
The ma ximum tot al R = 20M, and for 5V operation the maximum total R = 6.6M.
*4. Matching characteristics refer to the difference between performance characteristics of each timer section in the monostable
mode.
*5. As reset voltage lowers, timing is inhibited and then the output goes low.
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC -4.5-16V
Supply Current *1(two timers)
(low state) ICC VCC = 5V, RL =
VCC = 15V, RL = -5
16 12
30 mA
mA
Timing Error *2(monostable)
Initial Accuracy
Drift with Temperature
Drift with Supply Voltage
ACCUR
t/T
t/VCC
RA = 2K to 100K
C = 0.1µF
T = 1.1RC -0.75
50
0.1 -%
ppm/°C
%/V
Control Voltage VC VCC = 15V 9.0 10.0 11.0 V
VCC = 5V 2.6 3.33 4.0 V
Threshold Voltage VTH VCC = 15V 8.8 10.0 11.2 V
VCC = 5V 2.4 3.33 4.2 V
Threshold Current*3ITH - - 30 250 nA
Trigger Voltage VTR VCC = 15V 4.5 5.0 5.6 V
VCC = 5V 1.1 1.6 2.2 V
Trigger Current ITR VTR = 0V - 0.01 2.0 µA
Reset Voltage*5VRST - 0.4 0.6 1.0 V
Reset Current IRST - - 0.03 0.6 mA
Low Output Voltage VOL
VCC = 15V
ISINK = 10mA
ISINK = 50mA
ISINK = 100mA
ISINK = 200mA
VCC = 5V
ISINK = 8mA
ISINK = 5mA
-
0.1
0.4
2.0
2.5
0.25
0.15
0.25
0.75
3.2
0.35
0.25
V
V
High Output Voltage VOH
VCC = 15V
ISOURCE = 200mA
ISOURCE = 100mA 12.75 12.5
13.3 -V
VCC = 5V
ISOURCE = 100mA 2.75 3.3 -V
Rise Time of Output tR- - 100 300 ns
Fall Time of Output tF- - 100 300 ns
Discharge Leakage Current ILKG - - 10 100 nA
Matching Characteristics*4
Initial Accuracy
Drift with Temperature
Drfit with Supply Voltage
ACCUR
t/T
t/VCC
--
1.0
10
0.2
2.0
0.5
%
ppm/°C
%/V
Timing Error (astable)*2
Initial Accuracy
Drift with Temperature
Drift with Supply Voltage
ACCUR
t/T
t/Vcc
VCC = 15V
RA,RB = 1K to 100K
C = 0.1µF-2.25
150
0.3 -%
ppm/°C
%/V
LM556/NE556
4
Mechanical Dimensions
Package
6.40 ±0.20
7.62
0.300
2.54
0.100
#1
#7 #8
#14
0.252 ±0.008
0~15°
0.25
+0.10
–0.05
0.010
+0.004
–0.002
3.30 ±0.30
0.130 ±0.012
3.25 ±0.20
0.128 ±0.008
19.40 ±0.20
0.764 ±0.008
19.80
0.780 MAX
5.08
0.200
0.20
0.008
MAX
MIN
2.08
0.082
()
0.46 ±0.10
0.018 ±0.004
0.059 ±0.004
1.50 ±0.10
14-DIP
LM556/NE556
5
Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)
Package
8.56 ±0.20
0.337 ±0.008
1.27
0.050
5.72
0.225
1.55 ±0.10
0.061 ±0.004
0.05
0.002
6.00 ±0.30
0.236 ±0.012
3.95 ±0.20
0.156 ±0.008
0.60 ±0.20
0.024 ±0.008
8.70
0.343 MAX
#1
#7 #8
0~8°
#14
0.47
0.019
()
1.80
0.071
MAX0.10
MAX0.004
MAX
MIN
+0.10
-0.05
0.20+0.004
-0.002
0.008
+0.10
-0.05
0.406+0.004
-0.002
0.016
14-SOP
LM556/NE556
6
Ordering Information
Product Number Package Operating Temperature
LM556CN 14-DIP
0 ~ + 70°C
LM556CM 14-SOP
NE556 14-DIP
NE556D 14-SOP
LM556/NE556
7
LM556/NE556
5/22/01 0.0m 001
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