SLFS043K
August 1983 – January 2026
TLC555
,
TLC555M
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Pin Configuration and Functions
5
Specifications
5.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5.2
ESD Ratings
5.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
5.4
Thermal Information
5.5
Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 2V for TLC555C, VDD = 3V for TLC555I
5.6
Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 5V
5.7
Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 15V
5.8
Timing Characteristics
5.9
Typical Characteristics
6
Detailed Description
6.1
Overview
6.2
Functional Block Diagram
6.3
Feature Description
6.3.1
Monostable Operation
6.3.2
Astable Operation
6.3.3
Frequency Divider
6.4
Device Functional Modes
7
Application and Implementation
7.1
Application Information
7.2
Typical Applications
7.2.1
Missing-Pulse Detector
7.2.1.1
Design Requirements
7.2.1.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.1.3
Application Curve
7.2.2
Pulse-Width Modulation
7.2.2.1
Design Requirements
7.2.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.2.3
Application Curve
7.2.3
Pulse-Position Modulation
7.2.3.1
Design Requirements
7.2.3.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.3.3
Application Curves
7.2.4
Sequential Timer
7.2.4.1
Design Requirements
7.2.4.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.4.3
Application Curve
7.2.5
Designing for Improved ESD Performance
7.3
Power Supply Recommendations
7.4
Layout
7.4.1
Layout Guidelines
7.4.2
Layout Example
8
Device and Documentation Support
8.1
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
8.2
Support Resources
8.3
Trademarks
8.4
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
8.5
Glossary
9
Revision History
10
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
1
Features
Very low power consumption:
1mW typical at V
DD
= 5V
Capable of operation in astable mode
CMOS output capable of swinging rail to rail
High output current capability
Sink: 100mA typical
Source: 10mA typical
Output fully compatible with CMOS, TTL, and MOS
Low supply current reduces spikes during output transitions
Single-supply operation from 2V to 15V
Functionally interchangeable with the NE555; has same pinout
ESD protection exceeds 1000V per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
Available in Q-temp automotive
High-reliability automotive applications
Configuration control and print support
Qualification to automotive standards