Beeper Circuit using Timer IC 555

Here is a beeper circuit employing two timer ICs NE555 (IC1 and IC2). The beeper circuit using timer IC NE555 can be used in various circuits that require an alarm or a ‘beeping’ signal.

Description of Beeper Circuit Using Timer IC NE555

Timer IC1 is  used here  in astable mode in such a way that square-wave output at about 1 Hz is obtained. IC2 is also configure  in astable mode, but it gives an output with about 1 kHz frequency.

The output if IC1 (pin 3) is connected to ‘Reset’ terminal (pin 4) of IC2. So, this continuous 1 kHz tone of IC2 is interrupted by the 1 Hz signal from IC1, producing a ‘beeping’ sound. Capacitor C4 is used to restrict DC signals.

beeper using timer ic ne555

The beeper circuit operates satisfactorily when it is to be activated by a relay or a mechanical switch, but when it is to be operated by logic ICs, such as CMOS or TTL ICs, a bit of modification is required. Instead of connecting pin 4 of IC1 to Vcc, it should be connected to the output of the logic element through which it is to be activated. A logic ‘1’ at pin 4 will activate the beeper and logic ‘0’ will turn it off. Rest of the circuit would remain the same.

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PARTS LIST OF BEEPER CIRCUIT USING TIMER IC NE555

Resistor (all ¼-watt, ± 5% Carbon)

R1, R3 = 1 KΩ

R2 = 680 KΩ

R4 = 10 KΩ

Capacitors
C1 = 1 µF, 25V (Electrolytic Capacitor)

C2, C3 = 0.01 µF (Ceramic Disc)

C4 = 33 µF, 25V (Electrolytic Capacitor)

C5 = 100 µF, 25V (Electrolytic Capacitor)

C6 = 0.047 µF (Ceramic Disc)

Semiconductors
IC1, IC1 = NE555 (Timer IC)
Miscellaneous
LS1 = 8 Ω, loudspeaker

3 Thoughts to “Beeper Circuit using Timer IC 555”

  1. Sumanth R T

    Can you explain why we don’t use an astable multivibrator itself as signal to the loudspeaker. I want to know the need for 2 555 timers.

    1. Please read the article through-out once before asking question.
      I mention in article why I used two 555. please refer to the line “this continuous 1 kHz tone of IC2 is interrupted by the 1 Hz signal from IC1, producing a ‘beeping’ sound.”

  2. leo

    how can i attach it in my existing circuit as a controller of beeping sound?

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