1.2.6 Understanding Analog Design

What is the period of the waveform shown in the oscilloscope?

• 10 mSec

• 15 mSec

• 20 mSec

• 25 mSec

Which component is responsible for slowing and eventually stopping the oscillation in the Board Game Counter?

• 100uF capacitor

• 1.2 kΩ resistor

• 555 timer

• 10kΩ resistor

What happens to the frequency of the 555 Timer OUTPUT when the push button is released?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It stops.

The frequency of the waveform is ______.

• 40.28Hz

• 64.36 Hz

• 24.78 Hz

• 15.36 Hz

Explain the relationship between period and frequency.