NE556 SA556 SE556 General-purpose dual bipolar timers Datasheet

The NE556, SA556 and SE556 are dual monolithic timing circuits with high stability controllers capable of producing accurate time delays or oscillation.


NE556 SA556 SE556 General-purpose dual bipolar timers Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
16
File format
PDF
File size
514 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Models
NE556, SA556, SE556
MD5 checksum
213173EF0CEBAD84607E7E5E6110C472

About this manual

The NE556, SA556, and SE556 are highly stable dual monolithic timing circuits capable of producing accurate time delays or oscillation. These devices operate in both astable and monostable modes and can source or sink up to 200 mA of output current.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Description
  • Absolute maximum ratings
  • Operating conditions
  • Electrical characteristics
  • Application information
  • Package information

Specifications

Maximum operating frequencygreater than 500 kHz
Output current (sink and source)up to 200 mA
Supply voltage (SE556)4.5 to 18 V
Operating temperature (SE556)-55 to 125 °C
Temperature stability0.005% per °C

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum operating frequency of the NE556?

The maximum operating frequency is greater than 500 kHz.

Can the output source or sink up to 200 mA?

Yes, the output structure can source or sink up to 200 mA.

What is the supply voltage range for the SE556?

The supply voltage range for the SE556 is 4.5 to 18 V.

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