Product Overview
The TLC555IDR from Texas Instruments is a CMOS version of the industry-standard 555 timer, offering significantly lower power consumption than the bipolar NE555 while maintaining pin compatibility. Operating from 2 V to 15 V with a typical supply current of 250 uA at 5 V, it supports astable and monostable timing up to 2.1 MHz in an SOIC-8 package, making it ideal for battery-powered timing and oscillator applications.
Key Specifications
| Supply Voltage Range | 2 V to 15 V |
| Max Frequency (Astable) | 2.1 MHz |
| Supply Current (5V, typ) | 250 uA |
| Output Sink Current | 100 mA (typ) |
| Timing Accuracy | 1% (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
Features
- CMOS implementation with 250 uA typical supply current at 5 V
- Pin-compatible with NE555 for easy upgrade
- High-frequency operation up to 2.1 MHz in astable mode
- Wide supply voltage range from 2 V to 15 V
- Rail-to-rail output swing with CMOS output stage
Applications
- Precision timing and pulse generation in battery-powered devices
- Monostable and astable multivibrator circuits
- PWM modulation circuits
- Clock and oscillator generation for digital systems
- Time delay and sequential timing applications