Hi to all,
This link on the history of the famous NE555 timer IC is worth a look.
It records an interview with " Hans Camenzind ", designer of the 555, 565 and 566 - even includes voice samples.
...... Phil
G'day Phil, Thanks for the link to the very interesting interview. I thought it'd start a big discussion about what we've all used 555s for. Looks like the 555 is pretty much taken for granted these days. :-(
Bob
I'd found this article earlier via the transistor oral history page. I think it's cool that he still has the first devices and they still function fine to this day.
About ten years ago i used one as fuel pump controller in a VK commodore.
Since then i just use a small PIC12C508 for which I have 555 routine with a few added extras. Much cheaper.
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