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LM555CMX Genel Bakış

The Texas Instruments LM555CMX is a single 555-type timer and oscillator with a maximum timing frequency of 100 kHz, housed in an 8-pin SOIC surface-mount package. It combines three complementary 5 kΩ comparators, an SR flip-flop, and a high-current output stage to support monostable, astable, and Schmitt-trigger timing circuits. The device is intended for timers from microseconds through hours, according to the manufacturer datasheet, and operates in the 0°C to 70°C commercial-temperature range.

A 555 timer is a programmable timing integrated circuit that determines an output transition from the charging and discharging of an external timing capacitor. In the broader semiconductor hierarchy, the LM555 belongs to the timer and oscillator family, within clock and timing integrated circuits and power-management-adjacent signal-control devices. Its internal comparators and flip-flop allow an external resistor-capacitor network to establish delay, repetition rate, or pulse width without digital programming.

The LM555CMX supports three principal operating modes. In monostable operation, a trigger pulse creates one timed output pulse. In astable operation, the output oscillates continuously and can produce a duty cycle below 50% when the discharge path is used. In Schmitt-trigger operation, the internal thresholds generate a clean output transition from a slowly changing analog voltage. These functions make the timer useful for pulse generation, delay circuits, missing-pulse detection, tone generation, and simple power-control timing.

Its internal architecture is based on three comparators that monitor the timing-capacitor voltage, the trigger voltage, and the reset input. The flip-flop records comparator decisions, while separate bipolar output transistors provide a standard output and a higher-current discharge path. The 100 kHz operating limit establishes the upper end of the usable timing-frequency range, while the exact minimum and maximum timing values depend on the selected external resistance and capacitance.

Typical applications include industrial control timers, LED flashers, audio tone generators, delayed relay activation, pulse-width shaping, and oscillator-based clocking for small embedded systems. The SOIC-8 package supports compact surface-mount assembly while preserving the familiar eight-pin 555 interface. A timing capacitor and associated resistors remain external, allowing the circuit designer to select timing values rather than relying on a fixed internal delay.

The primary design consideration is preserving adequate timing-capacitor headroom for the trigger and threshold limits while keeping the discharge and control-node waveforms valid. Use the manufacturer's recommended resistor and capacitor ranges, account for component tolerances, and decouple the supply pin close to the device. Because this is a bipolar timer rather than a low-power CMOS timer, verify output-drive, supply-current, and timing requirements when operating from a constrained power source.

This page combines the LM555CMX timing characteristics and package information with practical mode-selection guidance, pin-assignment context, drop-in alternatives, and design notes intended to accelerate schematic review, PCB planning, sourcing, and legacy-maintenance work.

Drop-in alternatifler için LM555CMX — aynı paket, pin-başına uyumlu. PCB yeniden montajı gerektiren farklı paket bileşenleri dışlanmıştır.

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Yedek parça uyumlu olan aynı serideki modeller LM555CMX (aynı form faktörü ve ayağa oturma) — farklı olan Package, Timer Type.

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Package: 8-pin SOIC
Timer Type: Single timer
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LM555CM

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Texas Instruments
📦 8-SOIC
Single timer · Astable and monostable · 4.5 V to 16 V · 100 kHz · Microseconds to hours · 200 mA · Adjustable · 0.005%/°C

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LM555CMX

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Texas Instruments
📦 8-SOIC
555 Type, single timer/oscillator · 100 kHz · 0°C to 70°C

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LM555CMX

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Texas Instruments
📦 8-SOIC
555 Type, single timer/oscillator · 100 kHz · 0°C to 70°C

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TLC555IDR

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 SOIC-8
Same eight-pin timer footprint, but CMOS timing characteristics replace the bipolar implementation; maximum frequency rises from 100 kHz to 2 MHz, a 2000% increase.

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LMC555CM

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 8-SOIC
Same pin-compatible 555 timer interface and 8-SOIC format, while the CMOS implementation changes supply current, input impedance, and timing behavior relative to the 100 kHz bipolar target.

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SE555D

✅ Yerleştirme
📦 SOIC-8
Same eight-pin timer footprint and functional interface; electrical process details differ from the 100 kHz LM555CMX, requiring threshold, drive, and timing verification.

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LM555CMX Özellikler

Timer Type 555 Type, single timer/oscillator
Maximum Timing Frequency 100 kHz
İşletim Sıcaklığı Aralığı 0°C to 70°C
Paket 8-SOIC
Pin Sayısı 8 pins
Montaj Türü Surface mount
Timing Modes Astable, monostable, and Schmitt trigger

LM555CMX Pin Yapısı

SOIC-8 Package Pinout Diagram SOIC-8 8-pin small outline IC, 3.9x4.9mm, P1.27mm, JEDEC MS-012. 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 SOIC-8
Pin 1 GND — Ground reference
Pin 2 TRIG — Trigger input; a low-going pulse initiates the timing cycle
Pin 3 OUT — Timer output
Pin 4 RESET — Reset input; a low level resets the timer
Pin 5 CTRL — Control-voltage input for threshold adjustment
Pin 6 DIS — Discharge output for the external timing capacitor
Pin 7 THR — Threshold input that monitors the timing-capacitor voltage
Pin 8 VCC — Positive supply connection

Tipik Uygulamalar

LM555CMX için uygundur 7 uygulamas: Industrial Delay and Relay Control, Astable LED Flashing, Audio Tone Generation, Pulse-Width Shaping and Conditioning, Long-Period Repetitive Timing, Clocked Oscillator for Control Systems, Threshold and Missing-Pulse Detection.

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Industrial Delay and Relay Control

The LM555CMX fits delay and relay-control circuits because its monostable mode converts a trigger into a defined output interval. The device operates in the 0°C to 70°C range and is available in an 8-SOIC package, allowing a compact implementation beside a controller. Use the trigger and threshold inputs with the external timing network to establish the delay, then drive the relay through a suitable interface stage rather than exceeding the timer output-current limit. Component tolerances should be included when the relay must not operate outside its permitted timing window.

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Astable LED Flashing

An LM555CMX configured as an astable oscillator can flash an LED at a repetition rate below its 100 kHz upper limit. The threshold and discharge pins charge and discharge the external capacitor, while the output supplies a timed drive signal. This configuration is useful in indicator, beacon, and low-speed visual-alarm circuits where a simple resistor-and-capacitor timing network is preferable to programmed timing. Select the resistor and capacitor within the datasheet limits, and add a transistor when the LED current exceeds the timer output capability.

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Audio Tone Generation

The LM555CMX can generate an audible tone in astable mode by setting the timing network for the desired frequency and adding an output stage for speaker drive. Its 100 kHz maximum timing frequency provides ample margin for ordinary audio tones, while the output transistor supports a simple load interface. Use the control-node bypass capacitor to stabilize the timing circuit and keep the timing network away from noisy switching paths. A transistor or amplifier is necessary when the required speaker current exceeds the timer's output rating.

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Pulse-Width Shaping and Conditioning

The LM555CMX is useful for shaping irregular pulses into a predictable monostable interval. A trigger initiates the timing cycle, and the internal flip-flop converts the capacitor-voltage decision into a clean digital output transition. The 8-SOIC package supports dense control boards, while the 0°C to 70°C commercial range covers many industrial and instrumentation environments. Validate pulse amplitude and polarity before applying the trigger, and use the reset input when immediate termination or fault shutdown is required.

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Long-Period Repetitive Timing

For long or repetitive timing intervals, the LM555CMX can use a larger timing resistor and capacitor in monostable or astable configuration. The manufacturer describes the timer family as supporting timing from microseconds through hours. The device therefore suits maintenance timers, sampling intervals, and repeated test-cycle triggers without digital programming. Account for electrolytic-capacitor tolerance, leakage, temperature drift, and resistor tolerance because these practical characteristics can dominate long timing intervals even when the timer itself is operating correctly.

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Clocked Oscillator for Control Systems

The LM555CMX can act as a clock source for small control or monitoring systems where a repeatable low-frequency square wave is sufficient. Its 100 kHz maximum frequency and eight-pin SOIC footprint support both astable and monostable timer arrangements. The output can synchronize sampling, trigger a counter, or periodically enable another circuit. Maintain short supply bypass connections and isolate the timing node from high-current switching paths to avoid period shifts. Confirm output rise and fall behavior in the intended logic system.

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Threshold and Missing-Pulse Detection

Using the threshold, trigger, and output functions, an LM555CMX can support simple event-detection and missing-pulse logic in legacy equipment. The timing capacitor establishes a reference interval, and deviations from the expected input sequence produce a defined output state. This makes the timer suitable for supervisory circuits where complexity must remain low and repairability matters. Because the device is a bipolar 100 kHz timer in an 8-SOIC package, verify input thresholds against the original system logic and include supply filtering for long monitoring intervals.

What are the key specifications of LM555CMX that engineers should know?
The LM555CMX is a single 555 timer and oscillator with a 100 kHz maximum timing frequency, an 8-SOIC package, and a 0°C to 70°C operating-temperature range. According to the Texas Instruments datasheet, it can implement astable, monostable, and Schmitt-trigger circuits with external timing resistors and capacitors. Its principal engineering relevance is that the timing interval remains set by external components, allowing one device to serve pulse, delay, oscillator, and threshold applications.
Where can I download the LM555CMX datasheet PDF?
The LM555CMX datasheet can be downloaded from the Texas Instruments product-document link on this page. The manufacturer datasheet is the appropriate source for the complete electrical characteristics, timing equations, pin descriptions, application circuits, and recommended operating conditions. It documents the device as a single 555 timer and oscillator with a 100 kHz maximum frequency in an 8-SOIC package. Always verify the ordering suffix and temperature grade against the package marking before releasing a new PCB.
Where can I find the LM555CMX pinout?
The LM555CMX uses the conventional eight-pin 555 interface in an SOIC-8 package: ground, trigger, output, reset, supply, discharge, threshold, and control. Use the manufacturer pin-description table when assigning PCB nets and preserving polarity-sensitive connections. The external timing capacitor normally connects to the threshold and discharge nodes, while the control node receives a bypass capacitor. Confirm the exact pin orientation against the SOIC-8 package drawing before layout.
Is LM555CMX suitable for astable oscillator applications?
Yes, the LM555CMX is suitable for astable oscillator applications and supports timing frequencies up to 100 kHz. In this mode, the discharge and threshold nodes cooperate to charge and discharge the external timing capacitor, producing a repetitive output waveform. The actual operating frequency depends on the timing resistor and capacitor values, their tolerances, and device characteristics. Use the datasheet timing equations and recommended component ranges for the intended frequency.
Is LM555CMX suitable for monostable pulse-generation circuits?
Yes, the LM555CMX can operate as a monostable one-shot and generate a timed output pulse following a trigger. The pulse duration is determined primarily by the timing resistance and capacitance, while the trigger and reset inputs control initiation and termination. The 100 kHz device rating establishes its high-frequency capability, but practical pulse widths also depend on external component values and minimum timing constraints documented by Texas Instruments.
What is the difference between LM555CMX and LM555CM?
LM555CMX and LM555CM are both cataloged as 100 kHz, 8-SOIC single 555 timers, but the final orderable suffix can distinguish packaging or product-specific configurations. Their device functions and timing class are closely aligned, making them useful for legacy design review. Before substituting one for the other, verify the exact suffix in the manufacturer ordering table, the package tape-and-reel configuration, temperature grade, marking, and any procurement lifecycle differences.
When should I choose LM555CMX over a CMOS timer?
Choose LM555CMX when a design benefits from the conventional bipolar 555 interface, output-drive capability, and well-established resistance-and-capacitance timing method. It is especially useful in legacy industrial, control, and pulse-generation circuits where circuit revisions should be limited. Prefer a CMOS timer when battery life, very low supply current, very small timing capacitors, or substantially higher maximum frequency is the dominant requirement, and verify that the CMOS part retains the required pinout.
What is the best drop-in replacement for LM555CMX?
The closest drop-in candidates include the onsemi LM555CMX, Rochester Electronics' LM555CMX, TI TLC555IDR, and pin-compatible LMC555-family devices. The onsemi LM555CMX and the Fairchild-origin LM555CMX provide the most direct functional match because each retains the 100 kHz, single-timer, 8-SOIC format. A CMOS replacement may change input impedance, timing tolerances, output behavior, and maximum frequency, so confirm those characteristics before treating it as an unqualified drop-in replacement.
Can TLC555IDR replace LM555CMX?
TLC555IDR can replace LM555CMX in many 8-pin timer positions because it uses the same broad timer interface and is specified as a SOIC-8 timing circuit. It is not an electrical clone: the TLC555 family uses CMOS technology, offers a much higher frequency capability of up to 2 MHz, and has different supply-current, input-impedance, output-drive, and timing-tolerance characteristics. Verify the PCB footprint and the original circuit's logic-level, timing, and drive requirements.
What can replace LM555CMX in an industrial timer circuit?
The onsemi LM555CMX is a direct replacement candidate for an industrial timer circuit requiring the conventional 100 kHz bipolar 555 behavior in an 8-SOIC package. LMC555-family and TLC555-family devices can also fit many footprints, but their electrical characteristics differ. For an operational replacement, review supply voltage, timing tolerance, output source and sink current, trigger and reset thresholds, control-pin behavior, temperature range, and qualification requirements.
Is LM555CMX the same as an NE555 timer?
LM555CMX is not simply a generic label for every NE555 variant; it identifies a specific 100 kHz, 8-SOIC 555 timer ordering option associated with Texas Instruments in the target listing. Other NE555-family devices can differ in temperature grade, package, process technology, and exact electrical limits. Use the manufacturer datasheet and ordering information to determine whether a proposed NE555 device preserves the original pinout, timing range, output behavior, and environmental requirements.
Where can I buy LM555CMX and check its current price?
Use the Request a Quote form on this page to request the current LM555CMX price, stock position, minimum order quantity, and lead time for the required suffix and package. Quote-first purchasing avoids presenting a stale quantity-break figure for a legacy timer. Include the target manufacturer or approved-source requirement in the request if the device was originally specified as Texas Instruments rather than another source of the 100 kHz, 8-SOIC 555 timer.
What is the lead time for LM555CMX?
The current lead time for LM555CMX should be confirmed through the Request a Quote form on this page. Lead time can vary with the manufacturer, exact ordering suffix, package configuration, quantity, and inventory position. The part's continued listing as an 8-SOIC, 100 kHz timer indicates an active sourcing channel, but it does not guarantee immediate allocation. Ask the supplier to confirm the date code, lot traceability, and whether the shipment uses the original manufacturer.
Is LM555CMX in stock?
Current LM555CMX inventory should be requested through the Request a Quote form on this page. The verified product listings show active sourcing records for the 100 kHz, 8-SOIC device, but they do not establish a guaranteed stock quantity for the requested quantity and suffix. A quotation response should confirm available quantity, factory pack quantity, permitted order multiples, date code, and estimated dispatch timing.
How should the LM555CMX timing capacitor and resistors be selected?
Select the LM555CMX timing resistor and capacitor from the manufacturer timing equations, recommended resistance and capacitance ranges, and the required tolerance. In astable mode, the threshold and discharge nodes repeatedly charge and discharge the capacitor; in monostable mode, a trigger starts one timing interval. Include resistor and capacitor tolerances in the error budget and avoid operating so close to the device limits that component parasitics dominate the intended interval.
Does the LM555CMX need a decoupling capacitor?
Yes, the LM555CMX supply pin should be decoupled close to the IC with the capacitor value recommended by the manufacturer for the intended supply and circuit. Instantaneous switching current at the output and discharge stages can create supply transients, particularly when the timing capacitance or load current increases. Keep the supply and ground paths short, place the bypass capacitor at the device pins, and avoid routing high-current return paths through the timing network.

Mühendislik referans verileri: LM555CMX — karşılaştırma, tasarım rehberi ve uyumluluk bilgileri.

Seçim Kılavuzu

Choose the Texas Instruments LM555CMX for new or maintained 555 timer designs that specifically require the conventional 100 kHz, 8-SOIC bipolar timer in the 0°C to 70°C commercial range. The onsemi LM555CMX and Rochester Electronics LM555CMX are direct candidates when a second source is needed, subject to confirming exact electrical limits, qualification, date code, and approved-vendor requirements. TLC555IDR is appropriate when lower power, high input impedance, or operation up to 2 MHz is beneficial, but its CMOS thresholds and output characteristics require circuit-level review. LMC555CM is likewise a CMOS-style option rather than an invisible electrical clone. For legacy equipment where avoiding schematic changes is mandatory, compare pinout, supply voltage, timing equations, threshold levels, output current, reset behavior, and component tolerances before approving any substitution.

Alternatiflerle Karşılaştırma

Parametre Bu Ürün LM555CM LM555CMX LM555CMX TLC555IDR LMC555CM
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments onsemi Rochester Electronics Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Package 8-SOIC 8-SOIC 8-SOIC 8-SOIC SOIC-8 8-SOIC
Timer Type 555 Type, single timer/oscillator 555 Type, single timer/oscillator 555 Type, single timer/oscillator 555 Type, single timer/oscillator Single CMOS timer/oscillator Single CMOS timer/oscillator
Number of Pins 8 pins 8 pins 8 pins 8 pins 8 pins 8 pins

Ana Farklılayıcılar

  • Direct 100 kHz bipolar 555 positioning (karşılaştırma:TLC555IDR)
  • Eight-pin package compatibility (karşılaştırma:LMC555CM)
  • Commercial-temperature timer in a compact surface-mount package (karşılaştırma:LM555CM)

Tasarım Notları

Place the timing capacitor and its associated resistors close to the threshold, trigger, and discharge pins to minimize parasitic capacitance and resistive interference. The 8-SOIC footprint provides easy access to all eight functions, but long timing-node traces can act as additional capacitance and alter the calculated interval. Keep the control-node bypass capacitor close to its pin and route it away from output and discharge switching nodes.

Decouple the supply pin locally and provide a low-impedance ground return for output and discharge current. Although the LM555CMX is specified for a 100 kHz maximum frequency, the switching transitions at the discharge and output stages can create transient supply current even at low repetition rates. Place the manufacturer-recommended bypass capacitor adjacent to the IC and avoid sharing a narrow supply trace with relays, motors, or other high-current loads.

Do not assume that every 8-pin 555-family device is an equivalent substitute. TLC555IDR and LMC555-family parts use CMOS characteristics, including different input impedance, supply current, output behavior, and timing tolerances. For an existing LM555CMX design, compare the supply range, trigger and threshold levels, output source and sink current, maximum frequency, reset behavior, and timing equations before approving a replacement.

Include timing-component tolerances, temperature drift, leakage, and capacitor type in the interval-error budget. This is particularly important for long delays and precision monostable pulses, where electrolytic or film-capacitor variation can dominate the nominal calculation. For astable operation, verify both frequency and duty cycle because the conventional discharge-diode topology can modify the ratio from the ideal 50% result.

Uyumluluk Bilgisi

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Kadmiyumdan Arınmış
Unknown
Klorofillerden Arınmış
Unknown
Çatışma Minerali
Unknown

No specific RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals statement was identified for this exact ordering option. The operating temperature of 0°C to 70°C indicates a commercial-temperature grade rather than an AEC-Q100 automotive qualification.

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