Practice Astable Multivibrator Using Timer IC 555 - 10.2.2.1 | 10. Flip-Flops and Related Devices - Part A | Digital Electronics - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an astable multivibrator do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about oscillation and switching.

Question 2

Easy

Name one component essential for the astable multivibrator's operation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a device that stores electrical energy.

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Question 1

What does the output of an astable multivibrator look like?

  • A steady DC level
  • A continuous square wave
  • A sine wave
  • Random noise

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the pattern of turning ON and OFF.

Question 2

The 555 timer in astable mode requires how many resistors?

  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we charge and discharge during operation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an astable multivibrator circuit for a frequency output of 1 kHz. Specify the component values needed.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the frequency formula F = 1.44 / ((R1 + 2 * R2) * C) to adjust your values.

Question 2

If R2 is set to half the value of R1, derive equations to express the HIGH and LOW time periods based on R1 and C.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Substitute and simplify using the value ratio.

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