NE-555 Timer IC (Pack of 5)

The 555 IC (Integrated Circuit) is commonly referred to as the “555 Timer IC” or simply “555 Timer.” It is a highly versatile and widely used integrated circuit that functions as a precision timer or oscillator. The 555 Timer IC is named after its three 5-kilohm resistors connected in a voltage divider configuration inside the IC. It was first introduced by Signetics Corporation in 1971 and has since become one of the most popular and enduring ICs in the electronics industry.