The TLC3555-Q1 is a monolithic timing circuit fabricated using a TI CMOS process. The timer is fully compatible with CMOS, TTL, and MOS logic and operates at frequencies to 3MHz and even beyond. The TLC3555-Q1 improves upon the existing TLC555 from both a performance and feature standpoint, with tighter specification tolerances and additional features, such as thermal shutdown and power-on reset.
The trigger, threshold, and reset logic of the TLC3555-Q1 follow the same truth table as the TLC555. Set the reset pin (RESET) high for typical operation, or set the reset pin low to reset the flip-flop and force the output low. The TLC3555-Q1 features an internal pullup resistor from RESET to VDD, which can reduce passive count and save board area.
As a result of low propagation delay and rapid rise and fall times, the TLC3555-Q1 supports higher-frequency astable operation than previous timers such as the NE555 and TLC555. At a 15V supply, the TLC3555-Q1 achieves a clean square wave at 3.1MHz in TI’s conventional astable test circuit. When used as an oscillator, with the output and inputs tied together, the TLC3555-Q1 achieves an oscillatory frequency of 7.2MHz. Circuit parasitics dominate the response at high frequencies. In addition to the D package, which is pin-to-pin compatible with the TLC555, the TLC3555-Q1 is offered in a DDF package that enables concise implementations with reduced parasitics.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | TLC3555-Q1 Automotive High-Speed CMOS Timer datasheet (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Functional safety information | TLC3555-Q1 Functional Safety FIT Rate, FMD and Pin FMA | PDF | HTML | Jul 11, 2024 |
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The TLC3555EVM evaluation module (EVM) is designed to help users easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TLC3555 device. The EVM can be configured in standard timer circuit configurations for evaluation. The EVM operates on a single-supply from 1.5V to 18V. The default (...)
| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| SOT-23-THN (DDF) | 8 | Ultra Librarian |
| SOIC (D) | 8 | Ultra Librarian |
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