Practice Astable Multivibrator using 555 Timer - 6.5.3 | Module 6: Oscillators and Current Mirrors | Analog Circuits
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6.5.3 - Astable Multivibrator using 555 Timer

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of a 555 timer configured as an astable multivibrator?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of output waveforms it can produce.

Question 2

Easy

Identify the main components required for building a 555 timer astable multivibrator.

💡 Hint: Consider what is varying to create the oscillation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of waveform does the 555 timer astable multivibrator produce?

  • Sine wave
  • Square wave
  • Triangle wave
  • Sawtooth wave

💡 Hint: Reflect on the waveform characteristics of astable circuits.

Question 2

True or false: The duty cycle can be adjusted by using different resistor values.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between resistance and time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a circuit using a 555 timer to create a pulse-width modulation signal. Calculate the necessary components for a specific frequency and duty cycle.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas discussed and consider how changing values will affect your signal.

Question 2

In a modified 555 circuit, if RA is doubled while keeping other components constant, describe the expected impact on the signal output.

💡 Hint: What happens with more resistance in a charging circuit?

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