Frequency Adjustable Pulse Generator Module NE555

The NE555 Pulse Frequency Duty Cycle Adjustable Module serves as a versatile square wave signal generator with adjustable pulse frequency and duty cycle. It utilizes the NE555 timer IC, operating as an astable multivibrator, to produce single-channel signal output with a square wave duty ratio of approximately fifty percent.

This module offers a selectable output frequency range and allows for adjustment of both frequency and duty cycle, although adjusting the duty cycle will also affect the frequency. Typically, the module generates pulses ranging from approximately 4Hz to 1.3kHz, making it suitable for various applications such as stepper motor pulses and testers.

The NE555 timer IC, introduced in 1971 by Signetics, is widely used in timer, pulse generation, and oscillator applications due to its ease of use, affordability, and stability. Its derivatives can provide up to four timing circuits in a single package.

With a ten-turn frequency adjustment control and a power-on LED indicator, this module offers ease of use and convenient monitoring of operation. It can be employed as a square-wave signal generator for experimental development purposes, as well as for driving motor control circuits and other applications requiring adjustable pulse signals for interfacing with microcontroller units (MCUs) and related control circuits.

Package Includes:

1 x Frequency Adjustable Pulse Generator Module NE555