NTE955MC

Integrated Circuit
CMOS Timing
Circuit
Description:
The NTE955MC is a monolithic timing circuit in an 8Lead DIP type package fabricated using
CMOS process. This timer is fully compatible with CMOS, TTL, and MOS logic and operates at
frequencies up to 2MHz. Because of its high impedance, this device uses smaller timing
capacitors than those used by the NE555. As a result, more accurate time delays and oscillations
are possible. Power con- sumption is low across the full range of power supply voltage.
Like the NE555, the NTE955MC has a trigger level equal to approximately onethird of the supply
voltage and a threshold level equal to approximately twothirds of the supply voltage. These levels
can be altered by use of the control voltage terminal (Pin5). When the trigger input (Pin2) falls
below the trigger level, the flipflop is set and the output goes high. If Pin2 is above the trigger level
and the threshold input (Pin6) is above the threshold level, the flipflop is reset and the output is low.
The reset input (Pin4) can override all other inputs and can be used to initiate a new timing cycle. If
Pin4 is low, the flipflop is reset and the output is low. Whenever the output is low, a low
impedance path is pro- vided between the discharge terminal (Pin7) and GND. All unused inputs
should be tied to an ap- propriate logic level to prevent false triggering.
While the CMOS output is capable of sinking over 100mA and sourcing over 10mA, the
NTE955MC exhibits greatly reduced supplycurrent spikes during output transitions. This
minimizes the need for the large decoupling capacitors required by the NE555.
Features:
Direct Replacement for 555 Timers
Very Low Power Consumption: 1mW Typ at VDD = 5V
Operates in Both Astable and Monostable Modes
CMOS Output Capable of Swinging Rail to Rail
High Output Current
Capability: Sink 100mA
Typ
Source 10mA Typ
Output Fully Compatible with CMOS, TTL, and MOS
Low Supply Current Reduces Spikes During Output Transitions
Single Supply Operation from 2V to 15V
Applications:
Precision Timing
Pulse Generation

Sequential Timing
Time Delay Generation
Pulse Width Modulation
Pulse Position Modulation
Linear Ramp Generator

Absolute Maximum Ratings: (TA = +25C, Note 1 unless otherwise specified)

Power Supply Voltage (Note 2), VDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18V
......
Input Voltage Range (Any Input), VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 to
VDD
Sink Current, Discharge or Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150mA
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15mA
Source Current, Output, IO
......
Continuous Total Power Dissipation, PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1000mW
Derate Above 25C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8mW/C
Operating Temperature Range, TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to +70C
.....
Storage Temperature Range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 to
+150C
Lead Temperature (During Soldering, 10sec), TL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+260C
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent
damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolutemaximumrated conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 2. All voltage values are with respect to network GND.
Recommended Operating Conditions:
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Operating Ambient Temperature Range

Symbol
VDD

Test Conditions

TA

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

15

70

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

0.95

1.33

1.65

0.85

1.75

10

pA

75

pA

0.4

0.67

0.95

0.3

1.05

10

pA

75

pA

0.4

1.1

1.5

0.3

2.0

10

pA

75

pA

Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25C, VDD = 2V unless otherwise specified)

Parameter
Threshold Voltage

Symbol
VTH

Test Conditions
TA = 0 to +70C

Threshold Current

ITH
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Voltage

VT
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Current

IT
TA = 0 to +70C

Reset Voltage

VR
TA = 0 to +70C

Reset Current

IR
TA = 0 to +70C

Control Voltage (Open Circuit) as a

Percentage of Supply Voltage

TA = 0 to +70C

Discharge Switch OnState Voltage

IOL = 1mA

66.7%

TA = 0 to +70C
Discharge Switch OffState Current
TA = 0 to +70C
HighLevel Output Voltage

VOH

IOH = 300A
TA = 0 to +70C

0.03

0.2

0.25

0.1

nA

0.5

nA

1.5

1.9

1.5

LowLevel Output Voltage

VOL

Supply Current

IDD

IOL = 1mA
TA = 0 to +70C
Note 3
TA = 0 to +70C

0.07

0.3

0.35

250

400

Note 3. These values apply for the expected operating configurations in which Pin6 is connected
directly to Pin7 or Pin2.

Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise specified)

Parameter
Threshold Voltage

Symbol
VTH

Threshold Current

ITH

Test Conditions
TA = 0 to +70C
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Voltage

VT
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Current

IT
TA = 0 to +70C

Reset Voltage

VR
TA = 0 to +70C

Reset Current

IR
TA = 0 to +70C

Control Voltage (Open Circuit) as a

Percentage of Supply Voltage

TA = 0 to +70C

Discharge Switch OnState Voltage

IOL = 10mA

Discharge Switch OffState Current

TA = 0 to +70C
HighLevel Output Voltage
LowLevel Output Voltage

VOL

IOH = 1mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOL = 8mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOL = 5mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOL = 3.2mA
TA = 0 to +70C

Supply Current

IDD

Typ

Max

Unit

2.8

3.3

3.8

2.7

3.9

10

pA

75

pA

1.36

1.66

1.96

1.26

2.06

10

pA

75

pA

0.4

1.1

1.5

0.3

1.8

10

pA

75

pA

66.7%

TA = 0 to +70C

VOH

Min

Note 3
TA = 0 to +70C

0.14

0.5

0.6

0.1

nA

0.5

nA

4.1

4.8

4.1

0.21

0.4

0.5

0.13

0.3

0.4

0.08

0.3

0.35

170

350

500

Note 3. These values apply for the expected operating configurations in which Pin6 is connected
directly to Pin7 or Pin2.
Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25C, VDD = 15V unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Threshold Voltage

Symbol
VTH

Threshold Current

ITH

Test Conditions
TA = 0 to +70C
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Voltage

VT
TA = 0 to +70C

Trigger Current

IT
TA = 0 to +70C

Reset Voltage

VR
TA = 0 to +70C

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

9.45

10.0

10.55

9.35

10.65

10

pA

75

pA

4.65

5.0

5.35

4.55

5.45

10

pA

75

pA

0.4

1.1

1.5

0.3

1.8

Electrical Characteristics (Contd): (TA = +25C, VDD = 15V unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Reset Current

Symbol

Test Conditions

IR
TA = 0 to +70C

Discharge Switch OnState Voltage

IOL = 100mA

Discharge Switch OffState Current

TA = 0 to +70C
VOH

IOH = 10mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOH = 5mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOH = 1mA
TA = 0 to +70C

LowLevel Output Voltage

VOL

IOL = 100mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOL = 50mA
TA = 0 to +70C
IOL = 10mA
TA = 0 to +70C

Supply Current

IDD

Max

Unit

10

pA

75

pA

66.7%

TA = 0 to +70C

HighLevel Output Voltage

Typ

TA = 0 to +70C
Control Voltage (Open Circuit) as a
Percentage of Supply Voltage

Min

Note 3
TA = 0 to +70C

0.77

1.7

1.8

0.1

nA

0.5

nA

12.5

14.2

12.5

13.5

14.6

13.5

14.2

14.9

14.2

1.28

3.2

3.8

0.63

1.0

1.3

0.12

0.3

0.4

360

600

800

Note 3. These values apply for the expected operating configurations in which Pin6 is connected
directly to Pin7 or Pin2.
Operating Characteristics: (TA = +25C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise specified)
Parameter

Symbol

Initial Error of Timing Interval (Note 4)

Supply Voltage Sensitivity of
Timing Interval
Output Pulse Rise Time

tr

Output Pulse Fall Time

tf

Maximum Frequency in Astable Mode

fmax

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

VDD = 5V to 15V, CT = 0.1F,

RA = RB = 1k to 100k

1%

3%

0.1

0.5

%/V

RL = 10M, CL = 10pF

20

75

ns

15

60

ns

1.2

2.1

MHz

RA = 470, RB = 200,
CT = 200pF

Unit

Note 4. Timing interval error is defined as the difference between the measured value and the
average value of a random sample from each process run.
Electrical Characteristics: (TA = +25C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Threshold Voltage

Symbol
VTH

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

2.8

3.3

3.8

Threshold Current

ITH

10

pA

Trigger Voltage

VT

1.36

1.66

1.96

Trigger Current

IT

10

pA

Reset Voltage

VR

0.4

1.1

1.5

Reset Current

IR

10

pA

Electrical Characteristics (Contd): (TA = +25C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise specified)

Parameter

Symbol

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

66.7%

Control Voltage (Open Circuit) as a

Percentage of Supply Voltage
Discharge Switch OnState Voltage

0.14

0.5

0.1

nA

4.1

4.8

IOL = 10mA

Discharge Switch OffState Current

HighLevel Output Voltage

VOH

IOH = 1mA

LowLevel Output Voltage

VOL

IOL = 8mA

0.21

0.4

IOL = 5mA

0.13

0.3

IOL = 3.2mA
Note 3

0.06

0.3

170

350

IDD

Supply Current

Note 3. These values apply for the expected operating configurations in which Pin6 is connected
directly to Pin7 or Pin2.
Function Table:
Threshold Voltage

Trigger Voltage

Reset Voltage

Output

Discharge Switch

Dont Care

Dont Care

< MIN

Low

On

Dont Care

< MIN

> MAX

High

Off

> MAX

> MAX

> MAX

Low

On

< MIN

> MAX

> MAX

As previously established

Note 5. For conditions shown as MIN or MAX, use the appropriate value specified under electrical
characteristics.
Pin Connection Diagram

GND 1

8 VCC

Trigger 2

7 Discharge

Output 3

6 Threshold

Reset 4
8

5 Control Voltage
5

.256 (6.52) Max

.393 (10.0)
Max

.300 (7.62)
.150
(3.81)

.100 (2.54)

.070 (1.77) Min

.300 (7.62)