Computer · Integrated Circuits
What is the primary function of the internal discharge transistor (connected to pin 7) in a standard 555 timer circuit?
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- 1To invert the output state of pin 3
- 2To provide a path to discharge the external timing capacitor✓
- 3To stop the circuit timing by isolating the load
- 4To charge the external timing resistor
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To provide a path to discharge the external timing capacitor
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