What category does 555 count? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: technix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 11:34:03 am
content: I have 4 boxes for THT components:Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors and ConnectorsDiodes, Transistors, Thrysitors and HeatsinksAnalog and Mixed-signal Integrated Circuits (excl. anything that have a CPU inside) and RelaysDigital Integrated Circuits, mixed-signal MCU, MPU and SoC.I place ICL7135, ADC0832 and MCP41010 in Analog & Mixed Signal box, but ATmega328P and ATtiny85 in Digital box. Now where should 555 go? (Currently they are in the "analog & mixed-signal IC" box)

author: halexa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 12:30:58 pm
content: Hi,It doen't matter which box you put it in.As long as you can find it the next time you need a 555 timer.

author: fivefish
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 12:39:00 pm
content: QuoteThere's a big category called "Linear ICs"I quote from google"A linear integrated circuit (linear IC) is a solid-state analog device characterized by a theoretically infinite number of possible operating states. It operates over a continuous range of input levels. In contrast, a digital IC has a finite number of discrete input and output states."

author: 6581
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 12:40:23 pm
content: 555 is in its own category "triplefives" and deserves its own handmade wooden cabinet with silk lining.Or you can put them with any other chips. :-) Sounds like your current choice is fine.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2015, 02:10:03 pm
content: Quote from: halexa on November 13, 2015, 12:30:58 pmPerfect answer.

author: ConKbot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 14, 2015, 04:03:04 pm
content: Digikey says "clock and timing" and I'd be inclined to agree.Though I'd consider non clock/timing/pulse stretcher projects more interesting, due to their creative use of the 555. I.e.http://www.electrobob.com/555-class-d-amplifier/

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2015, 10:05:58 am
content: If you want to keep your current categorization, I would also put it into analog chips.After all, the 555 functions as a timer by the use of analog circuits (R-C circuit), over maybe a digital timer that uses an oscillator/clock and digital counter.

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2015, 08:39:28 pm
content: You should have more than 4 boxes. 64 is the starting point. I have 6 of these.http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/storage/cabinets/drawer/plastic-drawer-parts-cabinet-10164-20w-x-6-3-8d-x-15-13-16h-black-64-drawers

author: technix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2015, 12:55:49 am
content: Quote from: JoeN on November 15, 2015, 08:39:28 pmI have LOTS of Zip-locks inside those 4 boxes.

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2015, 02:25:47 am
content: Quote from: technix on November 16, 2015, 12:55:49 amIn addition to the 64 slot shelving units, I also have Sterelite latching modular stackable boxes (http://www.walmart.com/ip/44785779) where the stuff inside them is sometimes organized by zip-lock baggies. Problem is, parts organized that way are hard to find. It's a frigging sequential search every time. Putting no more than 2-8 parts in each of the small drawers makes stuff a lot easier to find. Mostly I use the Sterilite boxes for larger parts.

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2015, 02:33:23 am
content: This is how I use the stackable boxes using 4 of the available sizes that stack up really nicely.