Instructions
Read the questions carefully and answer them to the best of your ability. You may use additional space if needed.
1. What is a 555 timer and what are its most common applications? Please describe in your own words.
2. Explain the difference between monostable and astable modes of a 555 timer. Provide a brief example of each.
3. Draw a simple schematic diagram of a 555 timer configured in astable mode and label the components.
4. What are the main components needed to build a basic 555 timer circuit? List them below.
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