NE555P - (555 Timer IC)

This is a common 555 timer/oscillator from TI. A classic for all of those first-year circuit projects where you need to blink an LED generate tone, and thousands of other great beginning projects. Google around for a huge list of resources and example projects.

Features

• 1.5V to 12V supply
  
• 8-pin DIP package
  
• Timing from microseconds to hours
  
• Astable or monostable operation
  
• Adjustable duty cycle
  
• TTL compatible output
  
• Sink or source up to 100mA