Technological Institute of the Philippines

Quezon City
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

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Instruction: Write the letter of the correct answer before the corresponding number.USE CAPITAL LETTER
ONLY.
1.) What is the function of the comparators in the 555 timer circuit?
a) to compare the output voltages to the c) to compare the output voltages to the
internal voltage divider external voltage divider
b) to compare the input voltages to the d) to compare the input voltages to the
internal voltage divider external voltage divider
2.) Pulse stretching, time-delay, and pulse generation are all easily accomplished with which type of
multivibrator circuit?
a) Astable c) Multistable
b) Monostable d) bistable
3.) What is the difference between an astable multivibrator and a monostable multivibrator?
a) The astable is free running. c) The monostable is free running.
b) The astable needs to be clocked. d) none of the above
4.) The output of the astable circuit ________.
a) constantly switches between two states c) is HIGH until a trigger is received
b) is LOW until a trigger is received d) floats until triggered
5.) The bistable multivibrator is an R-C flip-flop
a) True b) False
6.) A multivibrator is a circuit that changes between two digital levels on a continuous, free-running basis or
on demand.
a) True b) False
7.) A monostable multivibrator is commonly called a two shot.
a) True b) False
For 8-10.) Draw and label the Pin configuration of 555 Timer.