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Introduction to Electronics

Flickering of LED using 555 Timer

Aim of the Experiment :

Flickering of LED using 555 Timer

Minimum Requirements :

  • 555 Timer IC

  • 9V battery or power supply

  • Voltage Regulator (7805)

  • Capacitor- 100uf, 0.01uf

  • 1KOhm resistor

  • LED

  • Connecting wires

Working Principle:

It is the circuit similar to Astable mode means free-running mode, in this capacitor charges and discharges itself. So, LED will
automatically ON and OFF. No input or external trigger is required. It can be used as LED blinker, vehicle indicator light, signal flashlight etc.