SLFS043K August   1983  – January 2026 TLC555 , TLC555M

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 2V for TLC555C, VDD = 3V for TLC555I
    6. 5.6 Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 5V
    7. 5.7 Electrical Characteristics: VDD = 15V
    8. 5.8 Timing Characteristics
    9. 5.9 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Monostable Operation
      2. 6.3.2 Astable Operation
      3. 6.3.3 Frequency Divider
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Missing-Pulse Detector
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 7.2.2 Pulse-Width Modulation
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 7.2.3 Pulse-Position Modulation
        1. 7.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.3.3 Application Curves
      4. 7.2.4 Sequential Timer
        1. 7.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.4.3 Application Curve
      5. 7.2.5 Designing for Improved ESD Performance
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 8.2 Support Resources
    3. 8.3 Trademarks
    4. 8.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 8.5 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

5.8 Timing Characteristics

VDD = 5V, TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Characteristic values are specified by design, characterization, or both.
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Supply voltage sensitivity of timing interval VDD = 5V to 15V, CT = 0.1μF
RA = RB = 1kΩ to 100kΩ (1)		 0.1 0.5 %/V
tr Output pulse rise time RL = 10MΩ, CL = 10pF 20 75 ns
tf Output pulse fall time RL = 10MΩ, CL = 10pF 15 60 ns
fmax Maximum frequency in a-stable mode RA = 470Ω, CT = 200pF RB = 200Ω (1) 1.2 2.1 MHz
(1) RA, RB, and CT are as defined in Figure 6-5.