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Multivibrators and 555 Timer
27.
To obtain a 50% duty cycle in an astable 555 timer circuit:
tLO = tHI
RA = RB and short RB with a diode during the capacitor charging cycle
capacitor voltage must rise above 1/3 VCC
tLO = tHI, RA = RB, and short RB with a diode during the capacitor charging cycle
Answer: Option
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Midhun Joy said:   4 years ago
Option B is also a correct option.
Raito Yagami said:   8 years ago
Period = On + Off.

Duty Cycle = On / Period.
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