CMOS Timer The LMC555CM is a CMOS version of the 555 timer IC manufactured by National Semiconductor (NSC). Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 1.5V to 15V (operates at lower voltages than the standard 555)
- **Low Power Consumption:** Typically 0.5mW at 5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to 70°C
- **Output Current:** Up to 100mA (sink or source)
- **Timing Accuracy:** ±2% over temperature
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
### **Descriptions:**
- The LMC555CM is a low-power, high-performance CMOS timer IC compatible with the standard 555 timer but with improved characteristics.
- It is designed for precision timing, pulse generation, and oscillator applications.
- Due to its CMOS technology, it offers lower power consumption and higher input impedance compared to bipolar 555 timers.
### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:** Ideal for battery-operated applications.
- **Wide Operating Voltage Range:** Functions reliably from 1.5V to 15V.
- **High Output Drive Capability:** Can source or sink up to 100mA.
- **Improved Timing Stability:** Less susceptible to supply voltage variations.
- **Compatible with Standard 555 Pinout:** Drop-in replacement for bipolar 555 timers in most applications.
- **Low Threshold, Trigger, and Reset Currents:** Enhances efficiency in timing circuits.
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
