[sdiy] 566

[Cynthia Webster]

on 1/27/04 11:20 AM, J. Larry Hendry at jlarryh at iquest.net wrote:

> LOL indeed
> Larry (looking stupid)
> which can come natural. :)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: john mahoney <jmahoney at gate.net>
> LOL! Sorry for laughing Larry, but this is just too funny. Use the 556 all
> you wish.
> 
> 556 = 14 pin dual timer, i.e. dual 555. This chip is common and cheap.
> 
> 566 = 8 pin function generator. This chip is rare (prices range from $2 to
> $20 each).
> --
> john

Don't feel bad, I constantly get these two confused myself!

LOL!

Cyn