Timing circuit turns on power source on command, then turns it off again after preset interval. In comparison with prior devices, unit consumes little power and is smaller, lighter in weight, and less complicated. Timer includes oscillator and counter in integrated circuit. Timing interval equals oscillator period multiplied by number of cycles to be counted.
Long-Term Electronic Timer
NASA Tech Briefs ; 10 , 5
1986-09-01
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