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555 timer - Astable Mode - DC

Astable Mode 555 Timer Calculation in DCAClab with Buzzer: 1. Frequency of Oscillation (f): The formula for frequency is: f = 1.44 / (R1 + 2R2) * C1…

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Astable Mode 555 Timer Calculation in DCAClab with Buzzer:

1. Frequency of Oscillation (f):

The formula for frequency is:

f = 1.44 / (R1 + 2R2) * C1

Substitute the given values:

f = 1.44 / (20,000 + 2 * 20,000) * 0.01 * 10^(-6)

Simplifying:

f = 1.44 / (60,000 * 0.01 * 10^(-6))

f = 1.44 / 0.0006

f = 2400 Hz

So, the frequency is 2400 Hz (or 2.4 kHz).

2. High Time (T_high):

What's inside

  • 1× Battery
  • 3× Resistor (10 kΩ, 20 kΩ)
  • 2× Capacitor
  • 1× LED
  • 1× Buzzer
  • 1× Integrated circuit

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By Md. Anisur Rahman
Saved October 02, 2024 · updated January 15, 2026
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Page: dcaclab.com/circuits/76925-555-timer-astable-mode-1

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Cite: Rahman, M. (2024). 555 timer - Astable Mode - DC. DCACLab. https://dcaclab.com/circuits/76925-555-timer-astable-mode-1

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