NE555 story on ED

It has been hypothesized that the 555 got its name from the three 5 k? resistors used within,[3] but Hans Camenzind has stated that the number was arbitrary.[1] Cindy Croxton Electronics Plus 1613 Water Street Kerrville, TX 78028 (830)792-3400 phone (830)792-3404 fax AOL IM elcpls -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:52 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: NE555 story on ED http://electronicdesign.com/article/analog-and-mixed-signal/555-timer-beginn ing-hans-camenzind-74715?NL=ED-03 A nice story written by Hans Camenzind's son. Does anyone have the definitive answer on WHY it was called the 555? --Chuck ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2634/5952 - Release Date: 12/11/12 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2634/5952 - Release Date: 12/11/12