Device
Operating
Temperature Range
Package
MC3456
SEMICONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL DATA
DUAL TIMING CIRCUIT
ORDERING INFORMATION
MC3456P
NE556D
0
to +70
C
Plastic DIP
SO14
PIN CONNECTIONS
Order this document by MC3456/D
P SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 646
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751
(SO14)
(Top View)
Discharge A
Threshold A
Control A
Reset A
Output A
Trigger A
Gnd
VCC
Discharge B
Threshold B
Control B
Reset B
Output B
Trigger B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Dual Timing Circuit
The MC3456 dual timing circuit is a highly stable controller capable of
producing accurate time delays, or oscillation. Additional terminals are
provided for triggering or resetting if desired. In the time delay mode of
operation, the time is precisely controlled by one external resistor and
capacitor per timer. For astable operation as an oscillator, the free running
frequency and the duty cycle are both accurately controlled with two external
resistors and one capacitor per timer. The circuit may be triggered and reset
on falling waveforms, and the output structure can source or sink up to
200 mA or drive MTTL circuits.
Direct Replacement for NE556/SE556 Timers
Timing from Microseconds through Hours
Operates in Both Astable and Monostable Modes
Adjustable Duty Cycle
High Current Output can Source or Sink 200 mA
Output can Drive MTTL
Temperature Stability of 0.005% per
C
Normally "On" or Normally "Off" Output
Dual Version of the Popular MC1455 Timer
Figure 1. 22 Second Solid State Time Delay Relay Circuit
Figure 2. Block Diagram (1/2 Shown)
Figure 3. General Test Circuit
Test circuit for measuring DC parameters (to set output and measure parameters):
a) When VS
w
2/3 VCC, VO is low.
b) When VS
v
1/3 VCC, VO is high.
c) When VO is low, Pin 7 sinks current. To test for Reset, set VO high,
c)
apply Reset voltage, and test for current flowing into Pin 7. When Reset
c)
is not in use, it should be tied to VCC.
1.0 k
Load
MT2
10 k
0.1
F
0.01
F
1
5
2
4
3
8
6
7
1.0
F
C
20 M
G
MT1
10 V
1N4003
1
17 V
ac/60
Hz
1N4740
3.5 k
250 V
+
t = 1.1; R and C = 22 sec
Time delay (t) is variable by
changing R and C (see Figure 16).
10
F
VCC
Threshold
Control Voltage
Trigger
2 (12)
3 (11)
6 (8)
5 k
14
5 k
5 k
+
Comp
A
+
Comp
B
7
Gnd
Reset
4 (10)
R
S
Flip
Flop
Q
Inhibit/
Reset
1 (13)
5 (9)
Discharge
Output
R
1/2
MC3456
VR
Reset
4
8
ICC
VCC
700
Discharge
6
Threshold
7
Ith
2.0 k
VS
Trigger
2
Gnd
1
3
ISink
ISource
VO
0.01
F
+
5
Control
Voltage
Output
VCC
1/2
MC3456
Motorola, Inc. 1996
Rev 2
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
MAXIMUM RATINGS
(TA = +25
C, unless otherwise noted.)
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Power Supply Voltage
VCC
+18
Vdc
Discharge Current
Idis
200
mA
Power Dissipation (Package Limitation)
P Suffix, Plastic Package, Case 646
Derate above TA = +25
C
D Suffix, Plastic Package, Case 751
Derate above TA = +25
C
PD
625
5.0
1.0
8.0
mW
mW/
C
W
mW/
C
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
TA
0 to +70
C
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
65 to +150
C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(TA = +25
C, VCC = +15 V, unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristics
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply Voltage
VCC
4.5
16
V
Supply Current
VCC = 5.0 V, RL =
VCC = 15 V, RL =
Low State, (Note 1)
ICC
6.0
20
12
30
mA
Timing Error (Note 2)
Monostable Mode (RA = 2.0 k
; C = 0.1
F)
Initial Accuracy
Drift with Temperature
Drift with Supply Voltage
Astable Mode (RA = RB = 2.0 k
to 100
k
; C = 0.01
F)
Initial Accuracy
Drift with Temperature
Drift with Supply Voltage
0.75
50
0.1
2.25
150
0.3
%
PPM/
C
%/V
%
PPM/
C
%/V
Threshold Voltage
Vth
2/3
xVCC
Trigger Voltage
VCC = 15 V
VCC = 5.0 V
VT
5.0
1.67
V
Trigger Current
IT
0.5
A
Reset Voltage
VR
0.4
0.7
1.0
V
Reset Current
IR
0.1
mA
Threshold Current (Note 3)
Ith
0.03
0.1
A
Control Voltage Level
VCC = 15 V
VCC = 5.0 V
VCL
9.0
2.6
10
3.33
11
4.0
V
Output Voltage Low
(VCC = 15 V)
ISink = 10 mA
ISink = 50 mA
ISink = 100 mA
ISink = 200 mA
(VCC = 5.0 V)
ISink = 5.0 mA
VOL
0.1
0.4
2.0
2.5
0.25
0.25
0.75
2.75
0.35
V
Output Voltage High
(ISource = 200 mA)
VCC = 15 V
(ISource = 100 mA)
VCC = 15 V
VCC = 5.0 V
VOH
12.75
2.75
12.5
13.3
3.3
V
Toggle Rate RA = 3.3 k
, RB = 6.8 k
, C = 0.003
F (Figure 17, 19)
100
kHz
Discharge Leakage Current
Idis
20
100
nA
Rise Time of Output
tOLH
100
ns
Fall Time of Output
tOHL
100
ns
Matching Characteristics Between Sections
Monostable Mode
Initial Timing Accuracy
Timing Drift with Temperature
Drift with Supply Voltage
1.0
10
0.2
2.0
0.5
%
ppm/
C
%/V
NOTES: 1. Supply current is typically 1.0 mA less for each output which is high.
2. Tested at VCC = 5.0 V and VCC = 15 V.
3. This will determine the maximum value of RA + RB for 15 V operation. The maximum total R = 20 m
.
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
25
C
ISink (mA)
ISink (mA)
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)
ISink (mA)
ISource (mA)
Figure 4. Trigger Pulse Width
VT (min), MINIMUM TRIGGER VOLTAGE (X VCC = Vdc)
Figure 5. Supply Current
Figure 6. High Output Voltage
Figure 7. Low Output Voltage
(@ VCC = 5.0 Vdc)
Figure 8. Low Output Voltage
(@ VCC = 10 Vdc)
Figure 9. Low Output Voltage
(@ VCC = 15 Vdc)
0.4
150
125
100
75
50
25
0
PW
, PULSE WIDTH (ns MIN)
I CC
, SUPPL
Y
CURRENT
(mA)
1.0
1.0
V
CC
V
OH
(Vdc)
V
OL
, (Vdc)
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
70
C
25
C
10
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0
15
5.0
10
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
2.0
5.0
10
20
50
100
25
C
5.0 V
VCC
15 V
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
1.0
2.0
5.0
10
20
50
100
2.0
5.0
10
20
50
100
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
1.0
2.0
5.0
10
20
50
100
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
25
C
0
C
25
C
V
OL
, (Vdc)
V
OL
, (Vdc)
25
C
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
TA, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
C)
Figure 10. Delay Time versus Supply Voltage
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)
Figure 11. Delay Time versus Temperature
Figure 12. Propagation Delay
versus Trigger Voltage
5.0
0
VT (min), MINIMUM TRIGGER VOLTAGE (x VCC = Vdc)
t d
, DELA
Y
TIME
NORMALIZED
t d
, DELA
Y
TIME
NORMALIZED
, PROP
AGA
TION DELA
Y
TIME (ns)
t pd
1.015
1.010
1.005
1.000
0.995
0.990
0.985
0
10
15
10
20
1.015
1.010
1.005
1.000
0.995
0.990
0.985
75
50
25
0
25
50
75
100
125
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0
C
70
C
25
C
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Figure 13. 1/2 Representative Circuit Schematic
100
Threshold
Comparator
Trigger
Comparator
FlipFlop
Output
VCC
Threshold
Trigger
Reset
Discharge
Gnd
Discharge
Reset
100 k
5.0 k
5.0 k
e
c b
7.0 k
6.8 k
3.9 k
c
b
220
4.7 k
Output
Control Voltage
1.0 k
4.7 k
830
4.7 k
10 k
4.7 k
5.0 k
GENERAL OPERATION
The MC3456 is a dual timing circuit which uses as its
timing elements an external resistor/capacitor network. It can
be used in both the monostable (one shot) and astable
modes with frequency and duty cycle, controlled by the
capacitor and resistor values. While the timing is dependent
upon the external passive components, the monolithic circuit
provides the starting circuit, voltage comparison and other
functions needed for a complete timing circuit. Internal to the
integrated circuit are two comparators, one for the input
signal and the other for capacitor voltage; also a flipflop and
digital output are included. The comparator reference
voltages are always a fixed ratio of the supply voltage thus
providing output timing independent of supply voltage.
Monostable Mode
In the monostable mode, a capacitor and a single resistor
are used for the timing network. Both the threshold terminal
and the discharge transistor terminal are connected together
in this mode (refer to circuit Figure 15). When the input
voltage to the trigger comparator falls below 1/3 VCC the
comparator output triggers the flipflop so that it's output sets
low. This turns the capacitor discharge transistor "off" and
drives the digital output to the high state. This condition
allows the capacitor to charge at an exponential rate which is
set by the RC time constant. When the capacitor voltage
reaches 2/3 VCC the threshold comparator resets the
flipflop. This action discharges the timing capacitor and
returns the digital output to the low state. Once the flipflop
has been triggered by an input signal, it cannot be retriggered
until the present timing period has been completed. The time
that the output is high is given by the equation t = 1.1 RA C.
Various combinations of R and C and their associated times
are shown in Figure 14. The trigger pulse width must be less
than the timing period.
A reset pin is provided to discharge the capacitor thus
interrupting the timing cycle. As long as the reset pin is low,
the capacitor discharge transistor is turned "on" and prevents
the capacitor from charging. While the reset voltage is
applied the digital output will remain the same. The reset pin
should be tied to the supply voltage when not in use.
Figure 14. Time Delay
C,
CAP
ACIT
ANCE ( F)
100
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
0.001
10
s
100
s
1.0 ms
10 ms
100 ms
1.0
10
100
td, TIME DELAY (s)
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Figure 15. Monostable Circuit
Figure 16. Monostable Waveforms
Figure 17. Astable Circuit
(RA = 10 k
, C = 0.01
F, RL = 1.0 k
, VCC = 15 V)
t = 20
s/cm
(RA = 5.1 k
, C = 0.0 1
F, RL = 1.0 k
, RB = 3.9 k
, VCC = 15 V)
t = 50
s/cm
Figure 18. Astable Waveforms
Control
Voltage
3 (11)
RL
+VCC (5.0 to 15 V)
Reset
VCC
14
Discharge
1 (13)
2 (12)
Threshold
0.01
F
7
6 (8)
Trigger
Output
5 (9)
4 (10)
RA
RL
C
Gnd
1/2
MC3456
RB
RL
+VCC (5.0 V to 15 V)
Reset
VCC
14
Discharge
1 (13)
2 (12)
Threshold
Control
Voltage
0.01
F
7
6 (8)
Trigger
Output
5 (9)
4 (10)
RA
RL
C
3 (11)
Gnd
1/2
MC3456
Pin numbers in parenthesis ( ) indicate BChannel
Astable Mode
In the astable mode the timer is connected so that it will
retrigger itself and cause the capacitor voltage to oscillate
between 1/3 VCC and 2/3 VCC (see Figure 17).
The external capacitor charges to 2/3 VCC through RA and
RB and discharges to 1/3 VCC through RB. By varying the
ratio of these resistors the duty cycle can be varied. The
charge and discharge times are independent of the supply
voltage.
The charge time (output high) is given by:
t1 = 0.695 (RA+RB) C
The discharge time (output low) by:
t2 = 0.695 (RB) C
Thus the total period is given by:
T = t1 + t2 = 0.695 (RA + 2RB) C
The frequency of oscillation is then: f =
1
T
=
(RA +2RB) C
1.44
and may be easily found as shown in Figure 19.
RA +2RB
RB
The duty cycle is given by: DC =
To obtain the maximum duty cycle, RA must be as small as
possible; but it must also be large enough to limit the
discharge current (Pin 7 current) within the maximum rating
of the discharge transistor (200 mA).
The minimum value of RA is given by:
RA
VCC (Vdc)
I7 (A)
VCC (Vdc)
0.2
Figure 19. Free Running Frequency
C,
CAP
ACIT
ANCE ( F)
100
10
1.0
0.1
0.01
0.001
(RA + 2 RB)
0.1
1.0
10
100
1.0 k
10 k
100 k
f, FREE RUNNING FREQUENCY (Hz)
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Tone Burst Generator
For a tone burst generator, the first timer is used as a
monostable and determines the tone duration when triggered
by a positive pulse at Pin 6. The second timer is enabled by
the high output of the monostable. It is connected as an
astable and determines the frequency of the tone.
Dual Astable Multivibrator
This dual astable multivibrator provides versatility not
available with single timer circuits. The duty cycle can be
adjusted from 5% to 95%. The two outputs provide two phase
clock signals often required in digital systems. It can also be
inhibited by use of either reset terminal.
(RA + 2RB) C
Figure 20. Tone Burst Generator
Figure 21. Dual Astable Multivibrator
RT
Trigger
Trigger
Trigger
Reset
4
Discharge
Threshold
7
Gnd
1/2
MC3456
14
VCC
5
Output
10
Reset
3
9
Control
0.01
F
Output
7
Gnd
0.01 mF
C2
14
VCC
13 Discharge
12 Threshold
8
11 Control
RB
RA
+ 15 V
Gnd
C1
R1
C1
Reset
2
Discharge
1
4
14
10 k
5
1N914
1N914
10 k
9
Output
Trigger
10
Reset
+15 V
R2
Threshold
12
13
Discharge
C2
Gnd
11
Control
Voltage
0.001
8
Output
0.001
Output
6
3
7
Gnd
f =
0.91
(R1 + R2) C
for C1 = C2
Duty Cycle
R2
R1 + R2
t = 1.1 RT C1
f =
1.44
Control
Voltage
Threshold
Trigger
1/2
MC3456
1/2
MC3456
1/2
MC3456
6
1
2
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Pulse Width Modulation
If the timer is triggered with a continuous pulse train in the
monostable mode of operation, the charge time of the
capacitor can be varied by changing the control voltage at
Pin 3. In this manner, the output pulse width can be
modulated by applying a modulating signal that controls the
threshold voltage.
Test Sequences
Several timers can be connected to drive each other for
sequential timing. An example is shown in Figure 24 where
the sequence is started by triggering the first timer which runs
for 10 ms. The output then switches low momentarily and
starts the second timer which runs for 50 ms and so forth.
Figure 22. Pulse Width Modulation Waveforms
Figure 23. Pulse Width Modulation Circuit
t = 0.5 ms/cm
(RA = 10 kW, C = 0.02 mF, VCC = 15 V)
+VCC (5.0 V to 15 V)
RL
4 (10)
Reset
VCC
14
RA
Discharge
1 (13)
Threshold
2 (12)
Control
3 (11)
C
Modulation
Input
Output
5 (9)
Trigger
6 (8)
Output
Clock
Input
Gnd
7
1/2
MC3456
Modulation Input Voltage 5.0 V/cm
Clock Input Voltage
5.0 V/cm
Output Voltage
5.0 V/cm
Capacitor Voltage
5.0 V/cm
Figure 24. Sequential Timing Circuit
9.1 k
Threshold
VCC
Reset
27 k
9.1 k
VCC
Reset
27 k
50 k
VCC
Reset
Control
Output
Load
Gnd
Gnd
Load
5.0
F
0.001
F
Gnd
Trigger
Discharge
1.0
F
Control
Output
0.01
F
0.001
F
Threshold
Threshold
Discharge
Trigger
5.0
F
0.01
F
Discharge
Trigger
Load
VCC (5.0 V to 15 V)
0.01
F
Control
Output
1/2
MC3456
1/2
MC3456
1/2
MC3456
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
P SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 64606
ISSUE L
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 75105
(SO14)
ISSUE N
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
NOTES:
1. LEADS WITHIN 0.13 (0.005) RADIUS OF TRUE
POSITION AT SEATING PLANE AT MAXIMUM
MATERIAL CONDITION.
2. DIMENSION L TO CENTER OF LEADS WHEN
FORMED PARALLEL.
3. DIMENSION B DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD
FLASH.
4. ROUNDED CORNERS OPTIONAL.
1
7
14
8
B
A
F
H
G
D
K
C
N
L
J
M
SEATING
PLANE
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
A
0.715
0.770
18.16
19.56
B
0.240
0.260
6.10
6.60
C
0.145
0.185
3.69
4.69
D
0.015
0.021
0.38
0.53
F
0.040
0.070
1.02
1.78
G
0.100 BSC
2.54 BSC
H
0.052
0.095
1.32
2.41
J
0.008
0.015
0.20
0.38
K
0.115
0.135
2.92
3.43
L
0.300 BSC
7.62 BSC
M
0
10 0 10
N
0.015
0.039
0.39
1.01
_
_
_
_
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006)
PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 (0.005) TOTAL
IN EXCESS OF THE D DIMENSION AT
MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION.
SEATING
PLANE
1
4
5
8
C
K
4X
P
A
0.25 (0.010)
M
T B
S
S
0.25 (0.010)
M
B
M
8X
D
R
M
J
X 45
_
_
F
A
B
T
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
A
4.80
5.00
0.189
0.196
B
3.80
4.00
0.150
0.157
C
1.35
1.75
0.054
0.068
D
0.35
0.49
0.014
0.019
F
0.40
1.25
0.016
0.049
G
1.27 BSC
0.050 BSC
J
0.18
0.25
0.007
0.009
K
0.10
0.25
0.004
0.009
M
0
7
0
7
P
5.80
6.20
0.229
0.244
R
0.25
0.50
0.010
0.019
_
_
_
_
G
MC3456
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
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