Most popular timer IC: NE555?
Invented:Hans Camenzind
This IC is simple and fun to use because cool projects can be made from it.
It uses 4.5Volt to 16 volts(CMOS versions begin work on 2 volts).
Applications:
· pulse generation
· PWM
· Bistable
· Astable
·Light detector
· Servo controller And much more.
Pinout:
Some circuit projects:

