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Description
- The Signal Generator Module Adjustable Square Wave NE555 Blue is a small electronic module that can generate square wave signals with an adjustable duty cycle. It uses the NE555 timer IC, which is a popular integrated circuit used in various timer, pulse generation, and oscillator applications.
- The module can generate pulses with a frequency range of approximately 4Hz to 1.3Khz, and it has a ten-turn frequency adjustment control that allows the user to fine-tune the generated signal. It also has a power-on LED that indicates when the module is operational.
- Overall, the Signal Generator Module Adjustable Square Wave NE555 Blue is a useful tool for electronics enthusiasts and professionals who need a reliable and adjustable square wave signal generator for their experiments and projects.
Features:
- Single-channel signal output: The product has a single channel output for generating square wave signals.
- Fifty percent duty cycle: The output square wave generated by the product has a duty cycle of around fifty percent, which means that the signal is "on" for half the time and "off" for the other half.
- Adjustable resistance: The product comes with an onboard adjustable resistance that can be used to control the output frequency of the square wave signal.
- Onboard power light: The product has an onboard power light that indicates when it is operational.
Specification:
- IC Chip: NE555
- Input Supply Voltage: 5 to 12 VDC
- Minimum - nearly 50% duty cycle, 3.7 Hz
- Maximum - 98% duty cycle, 1.3KHz
- Output amplitude: 4.2V V-PP to 11.4V V-PP
- Output Current: 15mA for 5V & 35mA for 12V
- Dimension: 29 x 12mm
- Weight: 3g
Applications:
- Stepper motor control: Stepper motors require a precise and timed sequence of square wave signals to operate correctly. The adjustable frequency and duty cycle of this signal generator make it an ideal tool for driving stepper motors.
- Circuit testing: Engineers and technicians can use the signal generator to test the performance of circuits and components by providing input signals with varying frequencies and duty cycles.
- Educational experiments: Students and educators can use the signal generator to learn about the properties of square wave signals and how they can be used in various electronic applications.
- Microcontroller programming: Microcontroller units (MCUs) require input signals to operate correctly. The signal generator can provide square wave signals to MCUs for programming and testing purposes.
- Audio signal generation: The adjustable frequency and duty cycle of the signal generator make it useful for generating audio signals for various applications, such as tone generation and sound effect creation.
Pin Connections:
Pin | Description |
---|---|
GND | Connected to the ground or negative terminal of the power supply. Provides a common reference voltage for the circuit. Should be connected to the negative rail of the power supply. |
VCC | Connected to the positive terminal of the power supply. Provides power to the module. Should be connected to the positive rail of the power supply. |
Output | Provides the square wave signal output of the module. Can be connected to the input of the circuit or device that requires the signal. |
Package Includes:
- 1 x Signal Generator Module Adjustable Square Wave NE555 Blue
Sample Project:
Circuit:
- Connect your Arduino microcontroller to the computer.
- Connect the VCC pin of your module to the 5V pin of your Arduino.
- Connect the GND pin of your module to the GND pin of your Arduino.
- Connect the output pin of your module to the A0 pin of your Arduino.
Library:
No library is needed for the module to work.
Code:
- Enter this program to your Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE):
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop()
{
analogRead(A0); Serial.println(analogRead(A0));
delay(100);
}
- Click the Upload Button
- Lastly, click the Serial Monitor button.
Notes:
- An important note to keep in mind when using the Signal Generator Module Adjustable Square Wave NE555 Blue is to ensure that the output signal is not connected to a load that exceeds the module's rated output current. Exceeding the rated output current may cause the module to malfunction or even damage the NE555 timer IC.