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Hi experts,
Could you help me check what is the main difference between LM555 and NE555?
At the same time, compared with our two devices, which one do we mainly recommend customers to use? These two devices currently are both in my customer's AVL. The customer wants to optimize them and use one device in the future.
BR
Andy Liu
Hello Andy,
The LM555 was designed by National Semiconductor. The LM555 is a direct replacement for the NE555. Some specifications for the NE555 such as output pulse rise and fall time provide a max specification as opposed to the LM555 that only provides a typical number. The trigger current has the same typical value but slightly higher max for the NE555.
Please see the post below.
Let me know if I can provide further insight.
Best Regards,
Chris Featherstone
Hi Chris,
It seems LM555 and NE555 have no big difference; so for customer new design, which material do we recommend more?
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Andy Liu
Hello Andy,
From a technical standpoint I don't see a reason to recommend one over the other. I am discussing this with our team to see if there are any other reasons to recommend one over the other. I will get back to you soon.
Best Regards,
Chris Featherstone
Hello Andy,
Upon further investigation there is a small functional difference that should be taken into account. Please see the article below.
https://www.utmel.com/components/lm555-vs-ne555-what-difference-is-between-lm555-and-ne555?id=1111
As far as cost goes, the NE555 is cheaper. The trade off is that the LM555 output timing is relatively independent of temperature.
Best Regards,
Chris Featherstone