LMC555
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SNAS558J –FEBRUARY 2000–REVISED MARCH 2013
LMC555 CMOS Timer
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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• Less than 1 mW Typical Power Dissipation at
The LMC555 is a CMOS version of the industry
5V Supply
standard 555 series general purpose timers. In
• 3 MHz Astable Frequency Capability
addition to the standard package (SOIC, VSSSOP,
• 1.5V Supply Operating Voltage Ensured
and PDIP) the LMC555 is also available in a chip
sized package (8 Bump DSBGA) using TI's DSBGA
• Output Fully Compatible with TTL and CMOS
package technology. The LMC555 offers the same
Logic at 5V Supply
capability of generating accurate time delays and
• Tested to −10 mA, +50 mA Output Current
frequencies as the LM555 but with much lower power
Levels
dissipation and supply current spikes. When operated
• Reduced Supply Current Spikes During Output
as a one-shot, the time delay is precisely controlled
by a single external resistor and capacitor. In the
Transitions
stable mode the oscillation frequency and duty cycle
• Extremely Low Reset, Trigger, and Threshold
are accurately set by two external resistors and one
Currents
capacitor. The use of Texas Instruments' LMCMOS
• Excellent Temperature Stability
process extends both the frequency range and low
supply capability.
• Pin-for-Pin Compatible with 555 Series of
Timers
• Available in 8-pin VSSOP Package and 8-Bump
DSBGA package
Pulse Width Modulator
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