This is a DIP8 chip by Temic originally designed for controlling things like car heated rear windows, etc. It includes a toggle on/off function, can be easily set from a few seconds to several hours, and will drive a standard car 30 amp relay directly. I've found it useful for all sorts of timer uses with a low external parts count. But it's no longer made, IIRC. Anyone know of a similar device still in production? I realise you can do much the same with the 555 family, but not so conveniently.
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Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW
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