8-bit Serial to Parallel Shift Register IC - 74HC595
8-bit Serial to Parallel Shift Register IC - 74HC595
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Expand your microcontroller's output pins effortlessly with the 74HC595 shift register from Tech Depot India, Bengaluru. This essential IC converts serial data into 8 parallel outputs, letting you control LEDs, displays, relays, and more using just 3 GPIO pins. A must-have building block for any electronics toolkit.
Specifications
| IC Part Number | 74HC595 (SN74HC595N compatible) |
| Function | 8-bit Serial-In, Parallel-Out Shift Register with Output Latches |
| Package | DIP-16 (Through-Hole) |
| Operating Voltage | 2V - 6V (5V typical) |
| Logic Family | HC (High-Speed CMOS) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 25 MHz (at 4.5V) |
| Output Type | Tri-state, push-pull parallel outputs |
| Number of Outputs | 8 parallel + 1 serial (QH') for daisy-chaining |
| Control Pins | SER (Data), SRCLK (Shift Clock), RCLK (Latch Clock), OE (Output Enable), SRCLR (Clear) |
| Output Current per Pin | +/-35 mA (sufficient to drive LEDs directly) |
| Quiescent Current | ~80 uA typical |
| Operating Temperature | -40 degreesC to +125 degreesC |
| Pin Count | 16 |
| Cascading | Yes - daisy-chain multiple 74HC595s via QH' serial output |
| Compatibility | Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, STM32, PIC, and all 3.3V/5V microcontrollers |
| Origin | Original/Authentic from trusted semiconductor suppliers |
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Key Features of 8-bit Serial to Parallel Shift Register IC - 74HC595
- Pin Expansion Made Simple: Control 8 outputs using only 3 microcontroller pins (Data, Clock, Latch), freeing GPIO for sensors and other peripherals.
- Unlimited Cascading: Daisy-chain multiple 74HC595 ICs together - control 16, 24, 32, or more outputs using the same 3 pins with no additional wiring complexity.
- Built-in Output Latches: Separate shift and storage registers prevent flickering or glitching - outputs update simultaneously only when you pulse the latch pin.
- Tri-State Output Enable: Dedicated OE pin lets you disable all outputs at once without losing stored data, perfect for multiplexing and power management.
- Wide Voltage Range (2V-6V): Works seamlessly with both 3.3V boards (ESP32, Raspberry Pi) and 5V boards (Arduino Uno, Mega) without level shifting.
- High Output Current: Each pin can source or sink up to 35 mA, enough to drive standard LEDs directly without additional transistor drivers.
- High-Speed CMOS Logic: Up to 25 MHz clock speed enables fast data throughput for demanding applications like LED matrix refreshing and display driving.
- Breadboard-Friendly DIP-16 Package: Standard through-hole package plugs directly into breadboards and perfboards for quick prototyping.
- Asynchronous Clear: SRCLR pin allows instant clearing of the shift register contents independent of the clock, useful for initialization and reset routines.
How It Works
The 74HC595 contains two internal 8-bit registers: a shift register and a storage register. Data is fed serially through the SER (Data) pin one bit at a time, clocked in by the SRCLK (Shift Clock) pin. Once all 8 bits are loaded, pulsing the RCLK (Latch Clock) pin transfers the data to the storage register, which drives the 8 parallel output pins (QA-QH) simultaneously. The QH' serial output carries overflow data to the next 74HC595 in a daisy chain. The active-low OE pin controls whether outputs are active or in a high-impedance state, and the active-low SRCLR pin resets the shift register.
Pin Configuration (DIP-16)
| Pin 1 | QB - Parallel output bit 1 |
| Pin 2 | QC - Parallel output bit 2 |
| Pin 3 | QD - Parallel output bit 3 |
| Pin 4 | QE - Parallel output bit 4 |
| Pin 5 | QF - Parallel output bit |
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