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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # TLC551 IC Timer - CMOS 555 with 1V to 15V power, up to 1.8MHz - TLC551CP **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA5222 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/tlc551-ic-timer-cmos-555-with-1v-to-15v-power-up-to-1-8mhz-tlc551cp.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/tlc551-ic-timer-cmos-555-with-1v-to-15v-power-up-to-1-8mhz-tlc551cp.html.md)) According to The Internet, 95% of electronic projects can be done with an op-amp or 555 timer chip. We're not so sure about it, but the 'triple... ## Pricing - **Price:** $7.75 (inc GST) — $7.05 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $6.84 (exc GST) · 50+ $6.69 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=ADA5222:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/ADA5222:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. 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The classic part number is often referred to as the "NE555", and here Adafruit have got a modern spin on the classic. **The TLC551 is a monolithic timing circuit fabricated using TI's CMOS process, for lower power, wider voltage range, and higher speeds compared to 'classic' NE555s made with TTL.** The timer is **fully pin-compatible** with CMOS, TTL, and MOS logic and operates at frequencies up to 2 MHz. Compared to the NE555 timer, this device uses smaller timing capacitors because of its high input impedance. As a result, more accurate time delays and oscillations are possible. Power consumption is low across the full range of power supply voltage, so you can run it on even a single AAA, instead of needing a proper 5V or 9V power supply. Like the NE555, the TLC551 has a trigger level equal to approximately one-third of the supply voltage and a threshold level equal to approximately two-thirds of the supply voltage. These levels can be altered by use of the control voltage terminal (**CONT**). When the trigger input (**TRIG**) falls below the trigger level, the flip-flop is set and the output goes high. If **TRIG** is above the trigger level and the threshold input (**THRES**) is above the threshold level, the flip-flop is reset and the output is low. Comes as a single DIP chip for breadboard-friendly operation. The reset input (**RESET**) can override all other inputs and can be used to initiate a new timing cycle. If **RESET** is low, the flip-flop is reset and the output is low. Whenever the output is low, a low-impedance path is provided between **DISCH** and **GND**. All unused inputs should be tied to an appropriate logic level to prevent false triggering. While the CMOS output is capable of sinking over 100 mA and sourcing over 10 mA, the TLC551 exhibits greatly reduced supply-current spikes during output transitions. This minimizes the need for the large decoupling capacitors required by the NE555. The TLC551C is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C. ## Technical Details **Dimensions:** - 9.3mm x 6.4mm x 3.3mm - Height with pins: 7mm - [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/tlc551_3589729e5f4.pdf) ![RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2011_65_EU_7356c5574c.svg)![RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2015_863_EU_86773f57f9.svg) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_2462.jpg)