7446 DIP IC Single BCD To 7 Segment Decoder Driver (7446 IC)
The 7446 is a BCD to 7 segment decoder driver integrated circuit designed for displaying decimal numbers on 7 segment LED displays. It converts a 4 bit binary coded decimal input into the appropriate output signals required to drive a 7 segment display.
This IC includes open collector outputs suitable for driving common anode 7 segment displays and allows external current limiting resistors to be used. It belongs to the TTL logic family and is widely used in digital clocks counters instrumentation and numeric display systems. The DIP package makes it suitable for breadboard prototyping and PCB based digital electronics designs.
Key Features
- BCD to 7 segment decoder driver
- Converts 4 bit BCD input to 7 segment display outputs
- Open collector output configuration
- Designed for common anode 7 segment displays
- TTL compatible logic levels
- Suitable for digital counters and display systems
- DIP package suitable for prototyping and PCB mounting
Specifications
- IC Model = 7446
- Logic Type = BCD to 7 segment decoder driver
- Input Type = 4 bit BCD input
- Output Type = Open collector outputs
- Display Type = Common anode 7 segment display
- Logic Family = TTL
- Package Type = DIP
- Operating Voltage = 4.75V to 5.25V
- Application = Numeric display and digital counter circuits
Interfaces
- A = BCD input bit 0
- B = BCD input bit 1
- C = BCD input bit 2
- D = BCD input bit 3
- a = Segment output a
- b = Segment output b
- c = Segment output c
- d = Segment output d
- e = Segment output e
- f = Segment output f
- g = Segment output g
- LT = Lamp test input
- RBI = Ripple blanking input
- BI = Blanking input
- VCC = Power supply
- GND = Ground
