These devices are precision timing circuits capable of producing accurate time delays or
oscillation. In the time-delay or mono-stable mode of operation, the timed interval is controlled
by a single external resistor and capacitor network. In the a-stable mode of operation, the
frequency and duty cycle can be controlled independently with two external resistors and a single
external capacitor.
The threshold and trigger levels normally are two-thirds and one-third, respectively, of
VCC. These levels can be altered by use of the control-voltage terminal.
When the trigger input falls below the trigger level, the flip-flop is set, and the output goes
high. If the trigger input is above the trigger level and the threshold input is above the
threshold level, the flip-flop is reset and the output is low. The reset (RESET) input can override
all other inputs and can be used to initiate a new timing cycle. When RESET goes low, the flip-flop
is reset, and the output goes low. When the output is low, a low-impedance path is provided between
discharge (DISCH) and ground.
The output circuit is capable of sinking or sourcing current up to 200 mA. Operation is
specified for supplies of 5 V to 15 V. With a 5-V supply, output levels are compatible with TTL
inputs.
