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Can we make timer circuit using transistor?

Can we make timer circuit using transistor?

When the circuit is powered by a 9V battery, the LED switches on. A switch (or link on the breadboard) is closed to start the timer causing the LED to switch off for a time period….Components.

Qty 1
Part 470 ohm resistor (yellow – violet – brown)
Designator R1
Notes 1/4W, 5% or better
Type Resistors

How does a transistor timer circuit work?

The timer works on the capacitor “C” Resistor R1, R2 and emitter network, this network is arrange in such way that they provides forward bias voltage to the transistor base terminal (break over voltage). The timer duration changes by changing the values of the capacitor and resistors.

How do you delay a transistor?

After some time, the voltage applied to the base of transistor becomes high enough to open the transistor. The current starts flowing through the transistor, and the LED turns on. The delay can be adjusted by changing the resistance of the variable resistor R3.

What is BC547 transistor?

BC547 is a Bipolar Junction Transistor, abbreviated as BJT. It is an NPN transistor. It has three terminals named as: Emitter. Collector.

How do you delay a 555 timer?

This circuit uses a 555 timer to delay a pulse that comes in to a maximum time of 75 seconds. The timing of the delay can also be changed by changing the resistor value of VR1 and the capacitor value of E based on the time delay formula of t=0.69RC.

How does IC 555 work?

The trigger is an active low trigger, which means that the timer starts when voltage on pin 2 drops to below one-third of the supply voltage. When the 555 is triggered via pin 2, the output on pin 3 goes high. In most 555 circuits, this pin is simply connected to ground, usually through a small 0.01 μF capacitor.

Is BC547 a PNP?

BC547, BC557 series devices are silicon NPN – PNP small signal transistors, manufactured by the epitaxial planar process, designed for general purpose amplifier ,switching and AF amplifier applications.

What kind of capacitor to use for transistor timer?

After the timer has finished timing or “timed out”, the LED will switch on again. Try using a different value capacitor in the circuit to see the time period change. Using a 100uF capacitor will result in a very short time period. Using a 1000uF capacitor will result in a longer time period.

Why do we need a simple timer circuit?

A Simple timer circuit is a crucial part of any electronic circuitry that introduces a set time delay in various switching devices. This delay of a few seconds or minutes becomes a crucial requirement for ensuring the correct operation of a circuit.

What kind of IC do I need for a delay timer?

Using a 7812 IC, the delay timer can be powered from the existing 24V supply of the stabilizer. Next, the delay relay N/O contacts may be wired in series with the stabilizer output socket wiring.

How does a simple time delay circuit work?

This circuit is basically an enhanced version of a simple single transistor time delay circuit. On momentarily pressing the pushbutton (S1) the transistor Q1 receives a control signal at its base through a 47K resistor. this triggers the Q1 switch and charges capacitor C1 & C2.

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Ruth Doyle