555 2 seconds pulse at power up

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igeorge

Joined Jul 2, 2010
60
Hello,
I need help to get a two sends pulse at power up of a 555.
I did it with a Pic16, but it is expensive for just this simple task.
All i need is to get the voltage going from 0 to 5 volts at power up, stay for 2 seconds(i might change the length), then go back at zero volts after that period.
I do not have a clue about 555 - i know, shame on me - but i need help please.
Maybe a short hand drawing schematic, if i do not ask too much.
Thank you
Ion
 

Hymie

Joined Mar 30, 2018
1,277
With the 555 timer configured to give the required 2 second mono-stable time period, add a capacitor between pin 2 and zero volts. This causes pin 2 be held momentarily low during power-up, triggering the timer.
 

Hymie

Joined Mar 30, 2018
1,277
5V is minimum operating voltage for a common or garden 555 timer, so there should be no issue with a 5V supply.
 
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